The magnetohydrodynamic （MHD） flow and mass transfer of an electrically conducting upper convected Maxwell （UCM） fluid at a porous surface are studied in the presence of a chemically reactive species. The governin...The magnetohydrodynamic （MHD） flow and mass transfer of an electrically conducting upper convected Maxwell （UCM） fluid at a porous surface are studied in the presence of a chemically reactive species. The governing nonlinear partial differential equations along with the appropriate boundary conditions are transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations and numerically solved by the Keller-box method. The effects of various physical parameters on the flow and mass transfer characteristics are graphically presented and discussed. It is observed that the order of the chemical reaction is to increase the thickness of the diffusion boundary layer. Also, the mass transfer rate strongly depends on the Schmidt number and the reaction rate parameter. Furthermore, available results in the literature are obtained as a special case.展开更多
The aim of this article is to present the effects of transpiration on the unsteady two-dimensional boundary layer flow of non-Newtonian fluid passing through a stretching sheet in the presence of a first order constru...The aim of this article is to present the effects of transpiration on the unsteady two-dimensional boundary layer flow of non-Newtonian fluid passing through a stretching sheet in the presence of a first order constructive/destructive chemical reaction. The upper-convected Maxwell （UCM） model is used here to characterize the non-Newtonian behavior of the fluid. Using similarity solutions, the governing nonlinear partial differential equations are transformed into ordinary ones and are then solved numerically by the shooting method. The flow fields and mass transfer are significantly influenced by the governing parameters. The fluid velocity initially decreases as the unsteadiness parameter increases and the concentration decreases significantly due to the increase in the unsteadiness. The effect of increasing values of transpiration （suction） and the Maxwell parameter is to suppress the velocity field; however, the concentration is enhanced as transpiration （suction） and the Maxwell parameter increase. Also, it is found that the fluid velocity decreases as the magnetic parameter increases; however, the concentration increases in this case.展开更多
Low-angle grain boundaries(LAGBs)are one of the solidification defects in single-crystal nickel-based superalloys and are detrimental to the mechanical properties.The formation of LAGBs is related to dendrite deformat...Low-angle grain boundaries(LAGBs)are one of the solidification defects in single-crystal nickel-based superalloys and are detrimental to the mechanical properties.The formation of LAGBs is related to dendrite deformation,while the mechanism has not been fully understood at the mesoscale.In this work,a model coupling dendrite growth,thermal-solutal-fluid flow,thermal stress and flow-induced dendrite deformation via cellular automaton-finite volume method and finite element method is developed to study the formation of LAGBs in single crystal superalloys.Results reveal that the bending of dendrites is primarily attributed to the thermal-solutal convection-induced dendrite deformation.The mechanical stress of dendrite deformation develops and stabilises as solidification proceeds.As the width of the mushy zone gets stable,stresses are built up and then dendritic elastoplastic bending occurs at some thin primary dendrites with the wider inter-dendritic space.There are three characteristic zones of stress distribution along the solidification direction:(i)no stress concentration in the fully solidified regions;(ii)stress developing in the primary dendrite bridging region,and(iii)stress decrease in the inter-dendritic uncontacted zone.The stresses reach maximum near the initial dendrite bridging position.The lower temperature gradients,the finer primary dendritic trunks and sudden reductions in local dendritic trunk radius jointly promote the elastoplastic deformation of the dendrites.Corresponding measures are suggested to reduce LAGBs.展开更多
The radiation of noise from a parallelly rib-stiffened skin plate of aircraft cabin fuselage in the presence of external mean flow is theoretically investigated.An aero-acoustic-elastic model is developed and used to ...The radiation of noise from a parallelly rib-stiffened skin plate of aircraft cabin fuselage in the presence of external mean flow is theoretically investigated.An aero-acoustic-elastic model is developed and used to calculate the radiated sound pressure level(SPL) versus frequency curves with reference to sound radiation of a bare plate immersed in a steady fluid.The flexural and rotational motions of the rib stiffeners are described by applying the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and torsional wave equation,respectively.Therefore,the coupling forces and moments between the ribs and the face-panel,caused separately by flexural and rotational motion of the ribs,are both taken into account.Given the periodicity of the structure,the Fourier transform technique is employed to solve panel vibration equations and acoustic equations.Systematic parametric investigation demonstrates that the presence of mean flow as well as rib spacings play significant roles in the sound radiation behavior of parallelly rib-stiffened plates.The proposed model provides a convenient and efficient tool for the factual engineering design of this kind of periodic structures with acoustic requirements.展开更多
On 19 May 2022, an outbreak of 105 red sprites that occurred over South Asia was fortuitously recorded by two amateurs from a site in the southern Tibetan Plateau(TP), marking the highest number captured over a single...On 19 May 2022, an outbreak of 105 red sprites that occurred over South Asia was fortuitously recorded by two amateurs from a site in the southern Tibetan Plateau(TP), marking the highest number captured over a single thunderstorm in South Asia. Nearly half of these events involved dancing sprites, with an additional 16 uncommon secondary jets and at least four extremely rare green emissions called “ghosts” observed following the associated sprites. Due to the absence of the precise timing needed to identify parent lightning, a method based on satellite motion trajectories and star fields is proposed to infer video frame timestamps within an error of less than one second. After verifying 95 sprites from two videos, our method identified the parent lightning for 66 sprites(~70%). The sprite-producing strokes, mainly of positive polarity with peak currents exceeding +50 k A, occurred in the stratiform region of a mesoscale convective complex(MCC)that spanned the Ganges Plain to the southern TP, with a cloud area over 200 000 km2 and a minimum cloud-top black body temperature near 180 K. This observation confirms that thunderstorms in South Asia, akin to mesoscale convective systems(MCSs) in the Great Plains of the United States or coastal thunderstorms in Europe, can produce numerous sprites,including complex species. Our analysis bears important implications for characterizing thunderstorms above the southern TP and examining their physical and chemical effects on the adjacent regions, as well as the nature of the coupling between the troposphere and middle-upper atmosphere in this region.展开更多
The overall heat transfer coefficient(OHTC)of rock fractures is a fundamental parameter for characterizing the heat transfer behavior of rock fractures in hot dry rock(HDR)geothermal mining.Although a number of practi...The overall heat transfer coefficient(OHTC)of rock fractures is a fundamental parameter for characterizing the heat transfer behavior of rock fractures in hot dry rock(HDR)geothermal mining.Although a number of practical formulae for heat transfer coefficients have been developed in the literature,there is still no widely accepted analytical solution.This paper constructs highly accurate analytical solutions for the temperatures of the inner fracture wall and the fluid.Then they are employed to develop new definition-based formulae(formula A and its simplification formula B)of the OHTC,which are well validated by the experimental and numerical simulation results.An empirical correlation formula of heat transfer coefficient is proposed based on the definition-based formulae which can be directly used in the numerical simulations of heat transfer in rock fractures.A site-scale application example of numerical simulation also demonstrates the effectiveness of the empirical correlation formula.展开更多
The wetting behavior of liquid tin(Sn)solder on copper(Cu)substrate at 250℃was investigated by the wetting balance method under the action of direct current(DC).The curves of wetting balance were measured and the mor...The wetting behavior of liquid tin(Sn)solder on copper(Cu)substrate at 250℃was investigated by the wetting balance method under the action of direct current(DC).The curves of wetting balance were measured and the morphology of the intermetallic compound(IMC)precipitated at the interface were observed.Results show that DC has a significant effect on the wettability and IMC.As the current increases,the balance wetting force and the thickness of the IMC layer increase.The direction of the DC also has a certain effect on the balance wetting force and IMC layer.When the current is negative,the final balance wetting force and the thickness of the Cu_(6)Sn_(5) layer are significantly higher than those in the positive current case,which is attributed to electromigration.The IMC precipitation at the interface provides a chemical driving force for the movement of the triple junction.The interaction of the interface atoms and the chemical reaction are enhanced by DC,thereby improving wettability.Meanwhile,the Marangoni convection caused by DC inside liquid Sn solder changes the structure of triple junction,which provides a physical driving force for the spread of the liquid Sn solder on the Cu substrate.展开更多
The microstructure of single crystal superalloy is relatively simple,consisting primarily ofγdendrites andγ/γ′eutectics.During the directional solidification process of Ni-based single crystal superalloys,withdraw...The microstructure of single crystal superalloy is relatively simple,consisting primarily ofγdendrites andγ/γ′eutectics.During the directional solidification process of Ni-based single crystal superalloys,withdrawal rate is a critical parameter affecting the spatial distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic along gravity direction.The results show that theγ/γ′eutectic fraction of the upper platform surface is always higher than that of the lower one,regardless of withdrawal rate.As the withdrawal rate decreases,there is a significant increase inγ/γ′eutectic fraction on the upper surface,while it decreases on the lower surface.The upward accumulation ofγ/γ′eutectic becomes more severe as the withdrawal rate decreases.It is also found that the percentage of Al+Ta is positively correlated with theγ/γ′eutectic fraction.Thermo-solute convection of Al and Ta solutes in the solidification front is the prime reason for the non-uniform distribution of eutectic.The non-uniform distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic cannot be eliminated even after subsequent solution heat treatment,resulting in excess eutectic on the upper surface and thus leading to the scrapping of the blade.展开更多
Time-averaged thermal convection in a rotating horizontal annulus with a higher temperature at its inner boundary is studied.The centrifugal force plays a stabilizing role,while thermal convection is determined by the...Time-averaged thermal convection in a rotating horizontal annulus with a higher temperature at its inner boundary is studied.The centrifugal force plays a stabilizing role,while thermal convection is determined by the“thermovibrational mechanism”.Convective flow is excited due to oscillations of a non-isothermal rotating fluid.Thermal vibrational convectionmanifests in the form of two-dimensional vortices elongated along the axis of rotation,which develop in a threshold manner with an increase in the amplitude of fluid oscillations.The objective of the present study is to clarify the nature of another phenomenon,i.e.,three-dimensional convective vortices observed in the experiments both before the excitation of the convection described above and in the supercritical region.The experimental study of the oscillatory and the time-averaged flow fields by particle image velocimetry is accompanied by the theoretical research of inertial waves.It is found that three-dimensional fluid flows owe their origin to inertial waves.This is confirmed by a high degree of agreement between the experimental and theoretical results.Experiments with cavities of different lengths indicate that the vortices are clearly seen in cavities thatmeet the conditions of resonant excitation of inertial modes.Furthermore,the length of the cavity has no effect on heat transfer,which is explained by the comparatively low intensity of the wave-induced flows.The main contribution to heat transfer is due to vortices elongated along the axis of rotation.The novel results are of significant practical importance in various fields.展开更多
This study examines the intricate occurrences of thermal and solutal Marangoni convection in three-layered flows of viscous fluids,with a particular emphasis on their relevance to renewable energy systems.This researc...This study examines the intricate occurrences of thermal and solutal Marangoni convection in three-layered flows of viscous fluids,with a particular emphasis on their relevance to renewable energy systems.This research examines the flow of a three-layered viscous fluid,considering the combined influence of heat and solutal buoyancy driven Rayleigh-Bénard convection,as well as thermal and solutal Marangoni convection.The homotopy perturbation method is used to examine and simulate complex fluid flow and transport phenomena,providing important understanding of the fundamental physics and assisting in the optimization of various battery configurations.The inquiry examines the primary elements that influence Marangoni convection and its impact on battery performance,providing insights on possible enhancements in energy storage devices.The findings indicate that the velocity profiles shown graphically exhibit a prominent core zone characterized by the maximum speed,which progressively decreases as it approaches the walls of the channel.This study enhances our comprehension of fluid dynamics and the transmission of heat and mass in intricate systems,which has substantial ramifications for the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.展开更多
Accurately simulating mesoscale convective systems(MCSs)is essential for predicting global precipitation patterns and extreme weather events.Despite the ability of advanced models to reproduce MCS climate statistics,c...Accurately simulating mesoscale convective systems(MCSs)is essential for predicting global precipitation patterns and extreme weather events.Despite the ability of advanced models to reproduce MCS climate statistics,capturing extreme storm cases over complex terrain remains challenging.This study utilizes the Global–Regional Integrated Forecast System(GRIST)with variable resolution to simulate an eastward-propagating MCS event.The impact of three microphysics schemes,including two single-moment schemes(WSM6,Lin)and one double-moment scheme(Morrison),on the model sensitivity of MCS precipitation simulations is investigated.The results demonstrate that while all the schemes capture the spatial distribution and temporal variation of MCS precipitation,the Morrison scheme alleviates overestimated precipitation compared to the Lin and WSM6 schemes.The ascending motion gradually becomes weaker in the Morrison scheme during the MCS movement process.Compared to the runs with convection parameterization,the explicit-convection setup at 3.5-km resolution reduces disparities in atmospheric dynamics due to microphysics sensitivity in terms of vertical motions and horizontal kinetic energy at the high-wavenumber regimes.The explicit-convection setup more accurately captures the propagation of both main and secondary precipitation centers during the MCS development,diminishing the differences in both precipitation intensity and propagation features between the Morrison and two single-moment schemes.These findings underscore the importance of microphysics schemes for global nonhydrostatic modeling at the kilometer scale.The role of explicit convection for reducing model uncertainty is also outlined.展开更多
Taking short-duration heavy rainfall and convective wind gusts as examples, the present study examined the characteristics of radar reflectivity and several convective parameters. We analyzed nowcasting techniques by ...Taking short-duration heavy rainfall and convective wind gusts as examples, the present study examined the characteristics of radar reflectivity and several convective parameters. We analyzed nowcasting techniques by integrating a high-resolution numerical weather prediction model with these convective parameters. Based on the CMA-GD 1-km model and its assimilation system, we conducted repeated tests on radar reflectivity data assimilation and analyzed their impact on nowcasting accuracy. Based on these analyses, we proposed a method to improve model forecasts using the useful indicative information provided by high-frequency radar reflectivity data and convective parameters. The improved method was applied to the CMA-GD 1-km model for nowcasting tests. Evaluations from batch tests and case analysis show that the proposed method significantly reduced the model's false alarm rates and improved its nowcasting performance.展开更多
This research focuses on developing innovative hybrid solar dryers that combine solar Photovoltaic(PV)and solar thermal systems for sustainable food preservation in Pakistan,addressing the country’s pressing issues o...This research focuses on developing innovative hybrid solar dryers that combine solar Photovoltaic(PV)and solar thermal systems for sustainable food preservation in Pakistan,addressing the country’s pressing issues of high post-harvest losses and unreliable energy sources.The proposed active hybrid solar dryer features a drying cabinet,two Direct Current(DC)fans for forced convection,and a resistive heating element powered by a 180 W solar PV panel.An energy-storing battery ensures continuous supply to the auxiliaries during periods of low solar irradiance,poor weather conditions,or nighttime.Tomatoes,a delicate and in-demand crop,were selected for experimentation due to their high perishability.Three experiments were conducted on the same prototype:natural convection direct solar dryer(NCDSD),forced convection direct solar dryer(FCDSD),and forced convection hybrid solar dryer(FCHSD).Each experiment began with 0.2 kg of tomatoes at 94%moisture content,achieving significant reductions:28.57%with NCDSD,16.667%with FCDSD,and 16.667%with FCHSD.The observed drying rates varied:1.161 kg/h for NCDSD,2.062 kg/h for FCDSD,and 2.8642 kg/h for FCHSD.This study presents a comparative analysis of efficiency,drying rate,and cost-effectiveness,alongside the system’s economic and environmental feasibility.展开更多
Active atmospheric convection on the monsoon coast is crucial for the Earth’s climate system.In particular,the upscale convective growth(UCG)from ordinary isolated convection to organized convective system is a key p...Active atmospheric convection on the monsoon coast is crucial for the Earth’s climate system.In particular,the upscale convective growth(UCG)from ordinary isolated convection to organized convective system is a key process causing severe weather,but its activities on the monsoon coast are less understood because of the lack of fine-resolution datasets.For the first time,we present the climatology of UCG on a typical monsoon coast using kilometer-mesh radar data from southern China.The UCG undergoes pronounced subseasonal and diurnal variations in the early-summer rainy season.The subseasonal UCG increase is attributed to the onshore flows shifting from easterlies in April to monsoon southwesterlies in June.UCG becomes vigorous following summer monsoon onset,with hotspots near windward coastal mountains.Daytime UCG first peaks near noontime along coastal land,where onshore flows are destabilized by boundary-layer heating and mountains.Afternoon inland peaks and off-coast minimums are recognized due to land–sea thermal contrast and sea-breeze circulation.Nighttime UCG is revived at the coast by nocturnally enhanced southerlies,followed by offshore activity as the convergence of land-breeze northerlies shifts seaward.The UCG thus responds strongly to changing atmospheric conditions,land heating/cooling,and thermally driven local circulations.Our results may help clarify the predictability of monsoon coastal convection.展开更多
Thermal vibrational convection(TVC)refers to the time-averaged convection of a non-isothermal fluid subjected to oscillating force fields.It serves as an effective mechanism for heat transfer control,particularly unde...Thermal vibrational convection(TVC)refers to the time-averaged convection of a non-isothermal fluid subjected to oscillating force fields.It serves as an effective mechanism for heat transfer control,particularly under microgravity conditions.A key challenge in this field is understanding the effect of rotation on TVC,as fluid oscillations in rotating systems exhibit unique and specific characteristics.In this study,we examine TVC in a vertical flat layer with boundaries at different temperatures,rotating around a horizontal axis.The distinctive feature of this study is that the fluid oscillations within the cavity are not induced by vibrations of the cavity itself,but rather by the gravity field,giving them a tidal nature.Our findings reveal that inertial waves generated in the rotating layer qualitatively alter the TVC structure,producing time-averaged flows in the form of toroidal vortices.Experimental investigations of the structure of oscillatory and time-averaged flows,conducted using Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV)for flow velocity visualization,are complemented by theoretical calculations of inertial modes in a cavity with this geometry.To the best of our knowledge,this study represents the first of its kind.The agreement between experimental results and theoretical predictions confirms that the formation of convective structures in the form of toroidal vortices is driven by inertial waves induced by the gravity field.A decrease in the rotational velocity leads to a transformation of the convective structures,shifting from toroidal vortices of inertial-wave origin to classical cellular TVC.We present dimensionless parameters that define the excitation thresholds for both cellular convection and toroidal structures.展开更多
Early detection of convective clouds is vital for minimizing hazardous impacts.Forecasting convective initiation(CI)using current multispectral geostationary meteorological satellites is often challenged by high false...Early detection of convective clouds is vital for minimizing hazardous impacts.Forecasting convective initiation(CI)using current multispectral geostationary meteorological satellites is often challenged by high false-alarm rates and missed detections caused by limited resolution.In contrast,high-resolution earth observation satellites offer more detailed texture information,improving early detection capabilities.The authors propose a novel methodology that integrates the advanced features of China’s latest-generation satellites,Gaofen-4(GF-4)and Fengyun-4A(FY-4A).This fusion method retains GF’s high-resolution details and FY-4A’s multispectral information.Two cases from different observational scenarios and weather conditions under GF-4’s staring mode were carried out to compare the CI forecast results based on fused data and solely on FY-4A data.The fused data demonstrated superior performance in detecting smaller-scale convective clouds,enabling earlier forecasting with a lead time of 15–30 minutes,and more accurate location identification.Integrating high-resolution earth observation satellites into early convective cloud detection provides valuable insights for forecasters and decision-makers,particularly given the current resolution limitations of geostationary meteorological satellites.展开更多
Using conventional observation data and Guilin Doppler weather radar data,the atmospheric circulation situation,environmental conditions and mesoscale characteristics of convective storms during the severe convective ...Using conventional observation data and Guilin Doppler weather radar data,the atmospheric circulation situation,environmental conditions and mesoscale characteristics of convective storms during the severe convective weather process in Guilin,Guangxi on April 19,2025 were analyzed in detail.The results showed that the severe convective process was dominated by short-term heavy rainfall,accompanied by thunderstorm and gale.This was a strong convective weather process in the warm region.On the south side of warm shear line,with the south branch fluctuation moving eastward,strong convection occurred near the surface convergence line.With the establishment of low-level jet at night,organized development of convection system was obtained.The environmental conditions showed unstable stratification,inversion layer,small convective effective potential energy,large K value and strong wind shear,and the inverted V-shaped structure was at low level.The convective storm that produced short-term heavy rainfall presented as low centroid precipitation echo.The mixed convection in Xinlong,Baishou,Yongfu was caused by heavy rainfall supercell and presented as high centroid precipitation echo,with weak echo area,bounded weak echo area and medium-intensity mesocyclone.展开更多
A distinguished category of operational fluids,known as hybrid nanofluids,occupies a prominent role among various fluid types owing to its superior heat transfer properties.By employing a dovetail fin profile,this wor...A distinguished category of operational fluids,known as hybrid nanofluids,occupies a prominent role among various fluid types owing to its superior heat transfer properties.By employing a dovetail fin profile,this work investigates the thermal reaction of a dynamic fin system to a hybrid nanofluid with shape-based properties,flowing uniformly at a velocity U.The analysis focuses on four distinct types of nanoparticles,i.e.,Al2O3,Ag,carbon nanotube(CNT),and graphene.Specifically,two of these particles exhibit a spherical shape,one possesses a cylindrical form,and the final type adopts a platelet morphology.The investigation delves into the pairing of these nanoparticles.The examination employs a combined approach to assess the constructional and thermal exchange characteristics of the hybrid nanofluid.The fin design,under the specified circumstances,gives rise to the derivation of a differential equation.The given equation is then transformed into a dimensionless form.Notably,the Hermite wavelet method is introduced for the first time to address the challenge posed by a moving fin submerged in a hybrid nanofluid with shape-dependent features.To validate the credibility of this research,the results obtained in this study are systematically compared with the numerical simulations.The examination discloses that the highest heat flux is achieved when combining nanoparticles with spherical and platelet shapes.展开更多
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of 132 tornadic events in northeastern China from 2004 to 2023,utilizing radar and ERA5 reanalysis data to investigate the climatology,environmental drivers,and synoptic li...This study presents a comprehensive analysis of 132 tornadic events in northeastern China from 2004 to 2023,utilizing radar and ERA5 reanalysis data to investigate the climatology,environmental drivers,and synoptic linkages with Northeast China cold vortices(NCCVs)of tornadic storms under different convective modes.Results reveal that discrete storms account for 70%of events,with clustered cells(CC)being the most frequent mode,while significant tornadoes(EF2+)are primarily associated with isolated cells(IC)and broken lines(BL).The storm mode distribution in northeastern China resembles that of the central United States but with a higher proportion of CC and lower IC.In contrast,southern China exhibits a higher frequency of quasi-linear(QL)modes(>50%),similar to European patterns.Although no single parameter clearly differentiates between all tornado modes,distinct morphological characteristics emerge through specific parameter combinations:NL modes are characterized by high 0-1 km storm-relative helicity(SRH1)and humidity but low 0-6 km shear(SR6),whereas IC modes display contrasting features with low SRH1 and high CAPE.Notably,83%of tornadoes are associated with NCCVs,preferentially forming in southeastern/southwestern quadrants.Strong tornadoes favor southeastern quadrants,while NCCV intensity correlates with tornadic distance from vortex centers.Three characteristic synoptic configurations emerge:(T1)strong deep vortices with vertically aligned cold troughs,generating southeast-dominant tornado clusters characterized by a high proportion of BL and QL modes;(T2)weaker vortices featuring sub-synoptic troughs,with southern-distributed events dominated by a predominance of the CC mode;(T3)transverse-trough systems exhibiting CAPE-SRH decoupling and reduced tornadic activity.This study enhances our understanding of tornadoes in northeastern China,informing future research on formation mechanisms,prediction methods,and disaster prevention strategies.展开更多
Data center cooling systems are substantial energy consumers,and managing the heat generated by electronic devices is becoming more complex as chip power levels continue to rise.The single-phase immersion cooling(SPIC...Data center cooling systems are substantial energy consumers,and managing the heat generated by electronic devices is becoming more complex as chip power levels continue to rise.The single-phase immersion cooling(SPIC)server with oil coolant is numerically investigated using the validated Re-Normalization Group(RNG)k-εmodel.For the investigated scenarios where coolant velocity at the tank inlet is 0.004 m/s and the total power is 740 W,the heat transfer between the heat sinks and the coolant is dominated by natural convection,although forced convection mediates the overall heat transfer inside the tank.The maximum velocity of coolant through the heat sink is 0.035 m/s and the average heat transfer coefficient is up to 75.8 W/(m2·K).The geometry of the heat sink is important for the cooling performance.Increasing both the fin thickness and number enhances the natural convection effect of the heat sink,but also increases the flow resistance.The heat sink with a fin thickness of 3 mm performs the best,reducing the average graphics processing unit(GPU)temperature from 71.3℃ to 68.6℃.A heat sink with an optimal fin number of 16 reduces the average GPU temperature to 67.7℃.As for the effect of fin height,increasing it from 15 to 30 mm results in increases in the heat transfer area and flow rate by about 72%and 32%,respectively,which reduces the average GPU temperature to 65.2℃.Therefore,the importance of fin parameters ranks in the following order:fin height,number,and thickness.This study highlights the potential application of oil coolants in SPIC systems and offers theoretical guidance for the efficient design of natural convection cooling solutions.展开更多
基金supported by the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China (No. HKU 715510E)
文摘The magnetohydrodynamic （MHD） flow and mass transfer of an electrically conducting upper convected Maxwell （UCM） fluid at a porous surface are studied in the presence of a chemically reactive species. The governing nonlinear partial differential equations along with the appropriate boundary conditions are transformed into nonlinear ordinary differential equations and numerically solved by the Keller-box method. The effects of various physical parameters on the flow and mass transfer characteristics are graphically presented and discussed. It is observed that the order of the chemical reaction is to increase the thickness of the diffusion boundary layer. Also, the mass transfer rate strongly depends on the Schmidt number and the reaction rate parameter. Furthermore, available results in the literature are obtained as a special case.
基金One of the authors(S.M.) was financially supported by UGC New Delhi,India through the Special Assistance Programme DSA Phase-1
文摘The aim of this article is to present the effects of transpiration on the unsteady two-dimensional boundary layer flow of non-Newtonian fluid passing through a stretching sheet in the presence of a first order constructive/destructive chemical reaction. The upper-convected Maxwell （UCM） model is used here to characterize the non-Newtonian behavior of the fluid. Using similarity solutions, the governing nonlinear partial differential equations are transformed into ordinary ones and are then solved numerically by the shooting method. The flow fields and mass transfer are significantly influenced by the governing parameters. The fluid velocity initially decreases as the unsteadiness parameter increases and the concentration decreases significantly due to the increase in the unsteadiness. The effect of increasing values of transpiration （suction） and the Maxwell parameter is to suppress the velocity field; however, the concentration is enhanced as transpiration （suction） and the Maxwell parameter increase. Also, it is found that the fluid velocity decreases as the magnetic parameter increases; however, the concentration increases in this case.
基金sponsored by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52074182,52304406 and U23A20612)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Grant Nos.22ZR1430700 and 23TS1401900)+1 种基金the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2017-VII-0008-0102)Neng Ren acknowledges the Startup Fund for Young Faculty at SJTU.
文摘Low-angle grain boundaries(LAGBs)are one of the solidification defects in single-crystal nickel-based superalloys and are detrimental to the mechanical properties.The formation of LAGBs is related to dendrite deformation,while the mechanism has not been fully understood at the mesoscale.In this work,a model coupling dendrite growth,thermal-solutal-fluid flow,thermal stress and flow-induced dendrite deformation via cellular automaton-finite volume method and finite element method is developed to study the formation of LAGBs in single crystal superalloys.Results reveal that the bending of dendrites is primarily attributed to the thermal-solutal convection-induced dendrite deformation.The mechanical stress of dendrite deformation develops and stabilises as solidification proceeds.As the width of the mushy zone gets stable,stresses are built up and then dendritic elastoplastic bending occurs at some thin primary dendrites with the wider inter-dendritic space.There are three characteristic zones of stress distribution along the solidification direction:(i)no stress concentration in the fully solidified regions;(ii)stress developing in the primary dendrite bridging region,and(iii)stress decrease in the inter-dendritic uncontacted zone.The stresses reach maximum near the initial dendrite bridging position.The lower temperature gradients,the finer primary dendritic trunks and sudden reductions in local dendritic trunk radius jointly promote the elastoplastic deformation of the dendrites.Corresponding measures are suggested to reduce LAGBs.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China ("973" Project) (Grant No. 2011CB610300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11102148,11072188,11021202 and 10825210)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
文摘The radiation of noise from a parallelly rib-stiffened skin plate of aircraft cabin fuselage in the presence of external mean flow is theoretically investigated.An aero-acoustic-elastic model is developed and used to calculate the radiated sound pressure level(SPL) versus frequency curves with reference to sound radiation of a bare plate immersed in a steady fluid.The flexural and rotational motions of the rib stiffeners are described by applying the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory and torsional wave equation,respectively.Therefore,the coupling forces and moments between the ribs and the face-panel,caused separately by flexural and rotational motion of the ribs,are both taken into account.Given the periodicity of the structure,the Fourier transform technique is employed to solve panel vibration equations and acoustic equations.Systematic parametric investigation demonstrates that the presence of mean flow as well as rib spacings play significant roles in the sound radiation behavior of parallelly rib-stiffened plates.The proposed model provides a convenient and efficient tool for the factual engineering design of this kind of periodic structures with acoustic requirements.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No.42394122)CAS Project of Stable Support for Youth Team in Basic Research Field (YSRR-018)+1 种基金the National Key R&D Program of China (2023YFC3007703)the Chinese Meridian Project, and the International Partnership Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences (183311KYSB20200003)。
文摘On 19 May 2022, an outbreak of 105 red sprites that occurred over South Asia was fortuitously recorded by two amateurs from a site in the southern Tibetan Plateau(TP), marking the highest number captured over a single thunderstorm in South Asia. Nearly half of these events involved dancing sprites, with an additional 16 uncommon secondary jets and at least four extremely rare green emissions called “ghosts” observed following the associated sprites. Due to the absence of the precise timing needed to identify parent lightning, a method based on satellite motion trajectories and star fields is proposed to infer video frame timestamps within an error of less than one second. After verifying 95 sprites from two videos, our method identified the parent lightning for 66 sprites(~70%). The sprite-producing strokes, mainly of positive polarity with peak currents exceeding +50 k A, occurred in the stratiform region of a mesoscale convective complex(MCC)that spanned the Ganges Plain to the southern TP, with a cloud area over 200 000 km2 and a minimum cloud-top black body temperature near 180 K. This observation confirms that thunderstorms in South Asia, akin to mesoscale convective systems(MCSs) in the Great Plains of the United States or coastal thunderstorms in Europe, can produce numerous sprites,including complex species. Our analysis bears important implications for characterizing thunderstorms above the southern TP and examining their physical and chemical effects on the adjacent regions, as well as the nature of the coupling between the troposphere and middle-upper atmosphere in this region.
基金support of this work by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.41972316 and 41672252).
文摘The overall heat transfer coefficient(OHTC)of rock fractures is a fundamental parameter for characterizing the heat transfer behavior of rock fractures in hot dry rock(HDR)geothermal mining.Although a number of practical formulae for heat transfer coefficients have been developed in the literature,there is still no widely accepted analytical solution.This paper constructs highly accurate analytical solutions for the temperatures of the inner fracture wall and the fluid.Then they are employed to develop new definition-based formulae(formula A and its simplification formula B)of the OHTC,which are well validated by the experimental and numerical simulation results.An empirical correlation formula of heat transfer coefficient is proposed based on the definition-based formulae which can be directly used in the numerical simulations of heat transfer in rock fractures.A site-scale application example of numerical simulation also demonstrates the effectiveness of the empirical correlation formula.
基金Doctoral Research Start-up Fund of Lanzhou University of Arts and Science(2021-9)Innovation Fund for Colleges and Universities of Gansu Province,China(2022B-265)。
文摘The wetting behavior of liquid tin(Sn)solder on copper(Cu)substrate at 250℃was investigated by the wetting balance method under the action of direct current(DC).The curves of wetting balance were measured and the morphology of the intermetallic compound(IMC)precipitated at the interface were observed.Results show that DC has a significant effect on the wettability and IMC.As the current increases,the balance wetting force and the thickness of the IMC layer increase.The direction of the DC also has a certain effect on the balance wetting force and IMC layer.When the current is negative,the final balance wetting force and the thickness of the Cu_(6)Sn_(5) layer are significantly higher than those in the positive current case,which is attributed to electromigration.The IMC precipitation at the interface provides a chemical driving force for the movement of the triple junction.The interaction of the interface atoms and the chemical reaction are enhanced by DC,thereby improving wettability.Meanwhile,the Marangoni convection caused by DC inside liquid Sn solder changes the structure of triple junction,which provides a physical driving force for the spread of the liquid Sn solder on the Cu substrate.
基金Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JSGG20220831092800001)。
文摘The microstructure of single crystal superalloy is relatively simple,consisting primarily ofγdendrites andγ/γ′eutectics.During the directional solidification process of Ni-based single crystal superalloys,withdrawal rate is a critical parameter affecting the spatial distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic along gravity direction.The results show that theγ/γ′eutectic fraction of the upper platform surface is always higher than that of the lower one,regardless of withdrawal rate.As the withdrawal rate decreases,there is a significant increase inγ/γ′eutectic fraction on the upper surface,while it decreases on the lower surface.The upward accumulation ofγ/γ′eutectic becomes more severe as the withdrawal rate decreases.It is also found that the percentage of Al+Ta is positively correlated with theγ/γ′eutectic fraction.Thermo-solute convection of Al and Ta solutes in the solidification front is the prime reason for the non-uniform distribution of eutectic.The non-uniform distribution ofγ/γ′eutectic cannot be eliminated even after subsequent solution heat treatment,resulting in excess eutectic on the upper surface and thus leading to the scrapping of the blade.
基金funded by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation within the framework of a state assignment,number 1023032300071-6-2.3.1.
文摘Time-averaged thermal convection in a rotating horizontal annulus with a higher temperature at its inner boundary is studied.The centrifugal force plays a stabilizing role,while thermal convection is determined by the“thermovibrational mechanism”.Convective flow is excited due to oscillations of a non-isothermal rotating fluid.Thermal vibrational convectionmanifests in the form of two-dimensional vortices elongated along the axis of rotation,which develop in a threshold manner with an increase in the amplitude of fluid oscillations.The objective of the present study is to clarify the nature of another phenomenon,i.e.,three-dimensional convective vortices observed in the experiments both before the excitation of the convection described above and in the supercritical region.The experimental study of the oscillatory and the time-averaged flow fields by particle image velocimetry is accompanied by the theoretical research of inertial waves.It is found that three-dimensional fluid flows owe their origin to inertial waves.This is confirmed by a high degree of agreement between the experimental and theoretical results.Experiments with cavities of different lengths indicate that the vortices are clearly seen in cavities thatmeet the conditions of resonant excitation of inertial modes.Furthermore,the length of the cavity has no effect on heat transfer,which is explained by the comparatively low intensity of the wave-induced flows.The main contribution to heat transfer is due to vortices elongated along the axis of rotation.The novel results are of significant practical importance in various fields.
基金Project(52276068)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘This study examines the intricate occurrences of thermal and solutal Marangoni convection in three-layered flows of viscous fluids,with a particular emphasis on their relevance to renewable energy systems.This research examines the flow of a three-layered viscous fluid,considering the combined influence of heat and solutal buoyancy driven Rayleigh-Bénard convection,as well as thermal and solutal Marangoni convection.The homotopy perturbation method is used to examine and simulate complex fluid flow and transport phenomena,providing important understanding of the fundamental physics and assisting in the optimization of various battery configurations.The inquiry examines the primary elements that influence Marangoni convection and its impact on battery performance,providing insights on possible enhancements in energy storage devices.The findings indicate that the velocity profiles shown graphically exhibit a prominent core zone characterized by the maximum speed,which progressively decreases as it approaches the walls of the channel.This study enhances our comprehension of fluid dynamics and the transmission of heat and mass in intricate systems,which has substantial ramifications for the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42305169)the Basic Research Fund of CAMS(Grant No.2023Y001)the National Key Scientific and Technological Infrastructure project“Earth System Numerical Simulation Facility”(Earth Lab)。
文摘Accurately simulating mesoscale convective systems(MCSs)is essential for predicting global precipitation patterns and extreme weather events.Despite the ability of advanced models to reproduce MCS climate statistics,capturing extreme storm cases over complex terrain remains challenging.This study utilizes the Global–Regional Integrated Forecast System(GRIST)with variable resolution to simulate an eastward-propagating MCS event.The impact of three microphysics schemes,including two single-moment schemes(WSM6,Lin)and one double-moment scheme(Morrison),on the model sensitivity of MCS precipitation simulations is investigated.The results demonstrate that while all the schemes capture the spatial distribution and temporal variation of MCS precipitation,the Morrison scheme alleviates overestimated precipitation compared to the Lin and WSM6 schemes.The ascending motion gradually becomes weaker in the Morrison scheme during the MCS movement process.Compared to the runs with convection parameterization,the explicit-convection setup at 3.5-km resolution reduces disparities in atmospheric dynamics due to microphysics sensitivity in terms of vertical motions and horizontal kinetic energy at the high-wavenumber regimes.The explicit-convection setup more accurately captures the propagation of both main and secondary precipitation centers during the MCS development,diminishing the differences in both precipitation intensity and propagation features between the Morrison and two single-moment schemes.These findings underscore the importance of microphysics schemes for global nonhydrostatic modeling at the kilometer scale.The role of explicit convection for reducing model uncertainty is also outlined.
基金Key-Area Research and Development Program of Guangdong (2020B1111200001)National Natural Science Foundation of China (42230105, U2142213, 42175167)。
文摘Taking short-duration heavy rainfall and convective wind gusts as examples, the present study examined the characteristics of radar reflectivity and several convective parameters. We analyzed nowcasting techniques by integrating a high-resolution numerical weather prediction model with these convective parameters. Based on the CMA-GD 1-km model and its assimilation system, we conducted repeated tests on radar reflectivity data assimilation and analyzed their impact on nowcasting accuracy. Based on these analyses, we proposed a method to improve model forecasts using the useful indicative information provided by high-frequency radar reflectivity data and convective parameters. The improved method was applied to the CMA-GD 1-km model for nowcasting tests. Evaluations from batch tests and case analysis show that the proposed method significantly reduced the model's false alarm rates and improved its nowcasting performance.
基金supported by the Ignite National Technology fund,under National Grassroots Initiatives Program of ICT R&D(NIGRI),Project ID.NGIRI-2024-23901 of 2024.
文摘This research focuses on developing innovative hybrid solar dryers that combine solar Photovoltaic(PV)and solar thermal systems for sustainable food preservation in Pakistan,addressing the country’s pressing issues of high post-harvest losses and unreliable energy sources.The proposed active hybrid solar dryer features a drying cabinet,two Direct Current(DC)fans for forced convection,and a resistive heating element powered by a 180 W solar PV panel.An energy-storing battery ensures continuous supply to the auxiliaries during periods of low solar irradiance,poor weather conditions,or nighttime.Tomatoes,a delicate and in-demand crop,were selected for experimentation due to their high perishability.Three experiments were conducted on the same prototype:natural convection direct solar dryer(NCDSD),forced convection direct solar dryer(FCDSD),and forced convection hybrid solar dryer(FCHSD).Each experiment began with 0.2 kg of tomatoes at 94%moisture content,achieving significant reductions:28.57%with NCDSD,16.667%with FCDSD,and 16.667%with FCHSD.The observed drying rates varied:1.161 kg/h for NCDSD,2.062 kg/h for FCDSD,and 2.8642 kg/h for FCHSD.This study presents a comparative analysis of efficiency,drying rate,and cost-effectiveness,alongside the system’s economic and environmental feasibility.
基金the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research(Grant No.2020B0301030004)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42275002 and 42275006)+1 种基金the National Institute of Natural Hazards,Ministry of Emergency Management of China(Grant Nos.ZDJ2024-01 and ZDJ2024-25)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2023B1212060019).
文摘Active atmospheric convection on the monsoon coast is crucial for the Earth’s climate system.In particular,the upscale convective growth(UCG)from ordinary isolated convection to organized convective system is a key process causing severe weather,but its activities on the monsoon coast are less understood because of the lack of fine-resolution datasets.For the first time,we present the climatology of UCG on a typical monsoon coast using kilometer-mesh radar data from southern China.The UCG undergoes pronounced subseasonal and diurnal variations in the early-summer rainy season.The subseasonal UCG increase is attributed to the onshore flows shifting from easterlies in April to monsoon southwesterlies in June.UCG becomes vigorous following summer monsoon onset,with hotspots near windward coastal mountains.Daytime UCG first peaks near noontime along coastal land,where onshore flows are destabilized by boundary-layer heating and mountains.Afternoon inland peaks and off-coast minimums are recognized due to land–sea thermal contrast and sea-breeze circulation.Nighttime UCG is revived at the coast by nocturnally enhanced southerlies,followed by offshore activity as the convergence of land-breeze northerlies shifts seaward.The UCG thus responds strongly to changing atmospheric conditions,land heating/cooling,and thermally driven local circulations.Our results may help clarify the predictability of monsoon coastal convection.
基金funded by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation within the framework of a state assignment,number 1023032300071-6-2.3.1.
文摘Thermal vibrational convection(TVC)refers to the time-averaged convection of a non-isothermal fluid subjected to oscillating force fields.It serves as an effective mechanism for heat transfer control,particularly under microgravity conditions.A key challenge in this field is understanding the effect of rotation on TVC,as fluid oscillations in rotating systems exhibit unique and specific characteristics.In this study,we examine TVC in a vertical flat layer with boundaries at different temperatures,rotating around a horizontal axis.The distinctive feature of this study is that the fluid oscillations within the cavity are not induced by vibrations of the cavity itself,but rather by the gravity field,giving them a tidal nature.Our findings reveal that inertial waves generated in the rotating layer qualitatively alter the TVC structure,producing time-averaged flows in the form of toroidal vortices.Experimental investigations of the structure of oscillatory and time-averaged flows,conducted using Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV)for flow velocity visualization,are complemented by theoretical calculations of inertial modes in a cavity with this geometry.To the best of our knowledge,this study represents the first of its kind.The agreement between experimental results and theoretical predictions confirms that the formation of convective structures in the form of toroidal vortices is driven by inertial waves induced by the gravity field.A decrease in the rotational velocity leads to a transformation of the convective structures,shifting from toroidal vortices of inertial-wave origin to classical cellular TVC.We present dimensionless parameters that define the excitation thresholds for both cellular convection and toroidal structures.
基金supported by the Demonstration System for High Resolution Meteorological Application(Ⅱ)[grant number 32-Y30F08-9001-20/22]the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant numbers 12292981 and 12292984]。
文摘Early detection of convective clouds is vital for minimizing hazardous impacts.Forecasting convective initiation(CI)using current multispectral geostationary meteorological satellites is often challenged by high false-alarm rates and missed detections caused by limited resolution.In contrast,high-resolution earth observation satellites offer more detailed texture information,improving early detection capabilities.The authors propose a novel methodology that integrates the advanced features of China’s latest-generation satellites,Gaofen-4(GF-4)and Fengyun-4A(FY-4A).This fusion method retains GF’s high-resolution details and FY-4A’s multispectral information.Two cases from different observational scenarios and weather conditions under GF-4’s staring mode were carried out to compare the CI forecast results based on fused data and solely on FY-4A data.The fused data demonstrated superior performance in detecting smaller-scale convective clouds,enabling earlier forecasting with a lead time of 15–30 minutes,and more accurate location identification.Integrating high-resolution earth observation satellites into early convective cloud detection provides valuable insights for forecasters and decision-makers,particularly given the current resolution limitations of geostationary meteorological satellites.
基金Supported by Special Project for Review and Summary of China Meteorological Administration(FPZJ2025-097)Self-supporting Scientific Research Project of Guilin Meteorological Bureau(202408).
文摘Using conventional observation data and Guilin Doppler weather radar data,the atmospheric circulation situation,environmental conditions and mesoscale characteristics of convective storms during the severe convective weather process in Guilin,Guangxi on April 19,2025 were analyzed in detail.The results showed that the severe convective process was dominated by short-term heavy rainfall,accompanied by thunderstorm and gale.This was a strong convective weather process in the warm region.On the south side of warm shear line,with the south branch fluctuation moving eastward,strong convection occurred near the surface convergence line.With the establishment of low-level jet at night,organized development of convection system was obtained.The environmental conditions showed unstable stratification,inversion layer,small convective effective potential energy,large K value and strong wind shear,and the inverted V-shaped structure was at low level.The convective storm that produced short-term heavy rainfall presented as low centroid precipitation echo.The mixed convection in Xinlong,Baishou,Yongfu was caused by heavy rainfall supercell and presented as high centroid precipitation echo,with weak echo area,bounded weak echo area and medium-intensity mesocyclone.
文摘A distinguished category of operational fluids,known as hybrid nanofluids,occupies a prominent role among various fluid types owing to its superior heat transfer properties.By employing a dovetail fin profile,this work investigates the thermal reaction of a dynamic fin system to a hybrid nanofluid with shape-based properties,flowing uniformly at a velocity U.The analysis focuses on four distinct types of nanoparticles,i.e.,Al2O3,Ag,carbon nanotube(CNT),and graphene.Specifically,two of these particles exhibit a spherical shape,one possesses a cylindrical form,and the final type adopts a platelet morphology.The investigation delves into the pairing of these nanoparticles.The examination employs a combined approach to assess the constructional and thermal exchange characteristics of the hybrid nanofluid.The fin design,under the specified circumstances,gives rise to the derivation of a differential equation.The given equation is then transformed into a dimensionless form.Notably,the Hermite wavelet method is introduced for the first time to address the challenge posed by a moving fin submerged in a hybrid nanofluid with shape-dependent features.To validate the credibility of this research,the results obtained in this study are systematically compared with the numerical simulations.The examination discloses that the highest heat flux is achieved when combining nanoparticles with spherical and platelet shapes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42305013)Joint Research Project for Meteorological Capacity Improvement(Grant Nos.23NLTSQ002 and 24NLTSQ001)+2 种基金China Meteorological Administration Tornado Key Laboratory(Grant No.TKL202307)the China Meteorological Administration Youth Innovation Team Fund(Grant No.CMA2024QN05)a research project of the Chinese Academy of Meteorological Science(Grant No.2023Z019)。
文摘This study presents a comprehensive analysis of 132 tornadic events in northeastern China from 2004 to 2023,utilizing radar and ERA5 reanalysis data to investigate the climatology,environmental drivers,and synoptic linkages with Northeast China cold vortices(NCCVs)of tornadic storms under different convective modes.Results reveal that discrete storms account for 70%of events,with clustered cells(CC)being the most frequent mode,while significant tornadoes(EF2+)are primarily associated with isolated cells(IC)and broken lines(BL).The storm mode distribution in northeastern China resembles that of the central United States but with a higher proportion of CC and lower IC.In contrast,southern China exhibits a higher frequency of quasi-linear(QL)modes(>50%),similar to European patterns.Although no single parameter clearly differentiates between all tornado modes,distinct morphological characteristics emerge through specific parameter combinations:NL modes are characterized by high 0-1 km storm-relative helicity(SRH1)and humidity but low 0-6 km shear(SR6),whereas IC modes display contrasting features with low SRH1 and high CAPE.Notably,83%of tornadoes are associated with NCCVs,preferentially forming in southeastern/southwestern quadrants.Strong tornadoes favor southeastern quadrants,while NCCV intensity correlates with tornadic distance from vortex centers.Three characteristic synoptic configurations emerge:(T1)strong deep vortices with vertically aligned cold troughs,generating southeast-dominant tornado clusters characterized by a high proportion of BL and QL modes;(T2)weaker vortices featuring sub-synoptic troughs,with southern-distributed events dominated by a predominance of the CC mode;(T3)transverse-trough systems exhibiting CAPE-SRH decoupling and reduced tornadic activity.This study enhances our understanding of tornadoes in northeastern China,informing future research on formation mechanisms,prediction methods,and disaster prevention strategies.
基金supported by the Basic Research Funds for the Central Government“Innovative Team of Zhejiang University”under contract number(2022FZZX01-09).
文摘Data center cooling systems are substantial energy consumers,and managing the heat generated by electronic devices is becoming more complex as chip power levels continue to rise.The single-phase immersion cooling(SPIC)server with oil coolant is numerically investigated using the validated Re-Normalization Group(RNG)k-εmodel.For the investigated scenarios where coolant velocity at the tank inlet is 0.004 m/s and the total power is 740 W,the heat transfer between the heat sinks and the coolant is dominated by natural convection,although forced convection mediates the overall heat transfer inside the tank.The maximum velocity of coolant through the heat sink is 0.035 m/s and the average heat transfer coefficient is up to 75.8 W/(m2·K).The geometry of the heat sink is important for the cooling performance.Increasing both the fin thickness and number enhances the natural convection effect of the heat sink,but also increases the flow resistance.The heat sink with a fin thickness of 3 mm performs the best,reducing the average graphics processing unit(GPU)temperature from 71.3℃ to 68.6℃.A heat sink with an optimal fin number of 16 reduces the average GPU temperature to 67.7℃.As for the effect of fin height,increasing it from 15 to 30 mm results in increases in the heat transfer area and flow rate by about 72%and 32%,respectively,which reduces the average GPU temperature to 65.2℃.Therefore,the importance of fin parameters ranks in the following order:fin height,number,and thickness.This study highlights the potential application of oil coolants in SPIC systems and offers theoretical guidance for the efficient design of natural convection cooling solutions.
