Innovative Research, Inc. recently released TileFlow 4.2, a new version of its three-dimensional software tool for simulating cooling performance of data center. TileFlow now allows users to include upflow CRAC units in the data center layouts. For these units, the dimensions, the details of the return and supply openings, the flow rate, and the cooling characteristics are … [Read more...]
Textbook covers basic heat transfer theory, practical guidelines
“Heat Transfer: Thermal Management of Electronics,” a reference and textbook by Dr. Younes Shabany, includes both basic heat transfer theory as well as practical guidelines for solving thermal design problems that are common to electronic products. Younes Shabany is with the Advanced Technology Group at Flextronics and also teaches at San Jose State University. The book is … [Read more...]
Pushing the Boundaries of Heat Pipe Operation
Introduction Heat pipes are well-established two-phase devices used in the electronics cooling industry to transport heat from the point it is generated to the place where it is extracted from the system. Three wick structures are most commonly used to provide the capillary path for the liquid return to evaporation section; these are sintered powder, screen mesh and grooved … [Read more...]
Use Of Heat Pipe Cooling Systems In The Electronics Industry
Introduction Thermal management of electronic components must solve problems connected with the limitations on the maximum chip temperature and with the requirements on the level of temperature uniformity. To cool electronic components, one can use air and liquid coolers as well as coolers constructed on the principle of the phase change heat transfer in closed space; i.e., … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Pulsating Heat Pipes
Modern electronics thermal management faces considerable challenges in the wake of component miniaturization, which has led to higher demands on net heat flux dissipation. With the industry closely following Moore's Law, the future demands are becoming increasingly more challenging [1]. Two-phase passive devices are proven present day solutions. Conventional heat pipe … [Read more...]
