Investigation of Al6063/Sic/15P with Mg for Heat Transfer Application in Pin Fin Apparatus – An Experimental Approach

Author(s):

H. Agilan , Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam.; J. Rajaparthiban, Kings College of Engineering, Punalkulam

Keywords:

Aluminium, Silicon Carbide, Composite, Heat Transfer coefficient, Pin-Fin apparatus

Abstract:

Aluminium reinforced silicon carbide particle composite possess improved operational potential for critical structural components due to its attractive properties when compared to monolithic materials. These properties include improved strength and stiffness, high elastic modulus, hardness; wear resistance and low coefficient of thermal expansion. The combination of Al/Sic/15p with Magnesium plays a vital role in the recent advancement in composite mixtures. The aim of the present study is to improve the heat transfer characteristics and to investigate the performance of fin efficiency by using fins of different materials in pin fin apparatus. Here the system follows forced convection as the mode of heat transfer and it is the principle used in it. Engine cylinder can be cooled by fluids like oil and air as media. To improve the efficiency of air cooling, fins will be provided as they provide the more surface area for heat dissipation. But when we keep increasing the surface area, there are other factors like weight & size will shoot up which will complicate the design of fins and engine cylinder. The work discussed about the composite of Al/Sic/15p in addition to Magnesium, to evaluate the heat transfer properties through Pin- Fin apparatus.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I10152
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 10
Publication Date	:	01/05/2017
Page(s)	:	295-297

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