I am new to this feild and have a simple question. I would simply like to know if I should calculate heat transfer problems using volumetric heat generation or just heat q or heat flux. For example I have a small rectangular amplifier (2"x1"x.5" lxwxthk respectivily) the...
I am designing two heat sinks one with fins and the other with Pin-fins that extrude from a rectangular base. The base is approx 20"x4"x0.5" lxwxthick respectively. The heat sink is A356 cast Aluminum and can be ussumed to have uniform temperature. I am attempting an analysis...
