Heat transfer analysis of a longitudinal fin attached to a beta-type stirling engine
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https://doi.org/10.24425/ather.2025.156578Abstract
Our proposed model is a highly non-linear parabolic heat transfer equation for the longitudinal fin with an insulated fin tip, temperature dependent thermal conductivity, and internal heat generation in the transient condition. The research comprises several components, namely, a discussion of the longitudinal fin heat transfer model, its solution, the validation of the numerical scheme and solution analysis, and finally, the influence of fin attachment on the system. Mathematical formulations were developed to represent identified fin parameters. This enables us to investigate further their variation patterns, therefore making future modelling easy as well as providing a better understanding of their applicability in developing energy storage systems.References
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