A flow visualization study of the jet dynamics in a round jet impinging on a foamed aluminum porous media

Ravi Yakkatelli, Qianhong Wu, Amy Fleischer

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Abstract

The use of foamed metals for highly effective heat sink design is increasing, but little has been done to quantify the fluid dynamics of impinging round jets on porous media. An understanding of the fluid dynamics is crucial to optimize the eventual heat transfer performance. In this study, smoke-wire flow visualization is employed to investigate the behavior of a round jet issuing from a straight tube and impinging on foamed aluminum porous media used as a heat sink. The porosity of the foamed aluminum porous media is varied and the effect on the flow dynamics of the impinging jet is examined. The effects of jet-to-surface spacing and Reynolds number are explored for unheated porous media.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeat Transfer, Fluid Flows, and Thermal Systems
Pages977-981
Number of pages5
EditionPART B
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2008 - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 31 Oct 20086 Nov 2008

Publication series

NameASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings
NumberPART B
Volume10

Conference

Conference2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, IMECE 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period31/10/086/11/08

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