… , and is useful for multivariable problems. It requires the definition of the objective function,
the number of degrees of freedoms used in the problem, the variables and the constraints. …

… annular fin shape design problem is considered to illustrate the methodology of designing
the optimum shape for an annular fin … The annular fin with a bare tube design problem can …

… the focus of this work is placed on designing the optimum shape of partially wet annular fins.
… The direct problem The following partially wet annular-fin direct problem with fins adhered …

… annular fin is a function of temperature in many practical engineering applications, the nonlinear
optimum shape design problem … based on the desired fin efficiency and fin volume. It is …

… volume, the following fully wet annular fin shape design problem with the relative humidity
ϕ = 100% is considered in the present study. A relative humidity ϕ = 100% is assumed, and …

… effectiveness f 5 is studied by taking them as two maximizing objective functions of the fin
design problem. The obtained Pareto front is shown in Fig. 5, which depicts that the …

… Recently, thermal stresses have also become significant in design problems related to
microelectronic devices through their effects on material properties and system parameters. To …

… of shapes and sizes of fins can be employed to the surface depending upon the application
and nature of the designs. Normally plate fins, annular fins and pin fins are used for heat …

… can be designed to have lesser volumes compared to concentric annular fins above a …
gested for optimizing the dimensions of eccentric annular fins. The optimization problem has been …

… fin volume. The simple correlation equations presented in this work can assist for thermal
design engineers for optimum design of annular fins … optimization problem for convective fins. A …