Effect of patterned surfaces on thermal impedance reduction

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Raeisi Fard, Hafez
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Borca-Tasçiuc, Theodorian
Koratkar, Nikhil A. A.
Borca-Tasçiuc, Diana-Andra
Plawsky, Joel L., 1957-
Karlicek, Robert F.
Issue Date
2014-12
Keywords
Mechanical engineering
Degree
PhD
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Abstract
COMSOL was used to simulate how these structures will enhance the heat transfer from the heat source and predict heat transfer enhancement. Proof of concept experiment was performed using patterned surfaces and Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). It was shown that effective thermal conductivity of PDMS can be enhanced by at least 6-fold and ITR can be reduced by 10 times using surface patterning.
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December 2014
School of Engineering
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Dept. of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Nuclear Engineering
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
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