Laminar flow heat transfer on a horizontal flat plate is a fundamental flow situation for which analytical results are available. Here, Icepak's accurate prediction of this simple flow confirms the code's basic reliability for heat transfer predictions. A flat plate of length 0.4 m forms part of the bottom wall of a cabinet 0.8 m long, 0.1 m high and 0.05 m wide. The constant temperature flat plate is represented by a planar source located midway along the length of the cabinet. The right opening is assumed to be at ambient conditions.
Gravity is turned off to ensure forced-flow conditions.
Under these conditions, laminar momentum and temperature boundary layers are expected to form on the bottom wall. Validation Is Essential To Product Quality Software used for thermal management must not only be easy to use, but also must deliver reliable results. These validation studies, together with many others, confirm that Icepak does just that. A Wiley-Interscience Publication, New York. Put our technology leadership to work, by using Icepak to help you meet your next design challenge.