| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 668589 | International Journal of Thermal Sciences | 2013 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Laminar forced convection inside variable-width heat sink is numerically investigated. ⺠The topology of the contraction-induced 3-D recirculation pattern is characterized. ⺠Onset of two pairs of longitudinal vortices due to the contraction effect found. ⺠Pattern of overlapping cold and warm fluid layers formed downstream of the contraction. ⺠Heat transfer significantly enhanced in comparison to parallel channel flow.
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Authors
I.K. Karathanassis, E. Papanicolaou, V. Belessiotis, G.C. Bergeles,