The latest electrification trends drive products to contain more powerful and compact electrical components, which drives additional thermal management challenges to maintain or improve performance, reliability, and lifespan. Product designers and manufacturers need...
The following is a brief overview of some fundamental heat transfer concepts. To learn more, the reader is encouraged to review the source publications and cited websites Introduction to Thermodynamics 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics The 1st Law of Thermodynamics...
Ducted Versus Bypass Flow Heat sink performance is impacted directly by how air flows through or around the fins of the heat sink. Ducting helps focus air flow through the fins, maximizing how much of the fluid is in direct contact with the fin surface area. This...
We’re a Big Fan of Forced Convection In the thermal management industry, we are highly concerned with the convection type. Is it natural or is it forced convection? The answer to that question makes a big difference when it comes to designing a cooling solution....
What is Buoyancy? You’re already well aware and experienced in the effects of buoyancy. Buoyancy is what allows boats to float and hot air balloons to fly. It is the reason that the water in the ocean is separated from the air in the sky. This is due to the...
