Using the steady-state nonlinear differential equation which controls the temperature
distribution in a fin of variable cross-section that is exchanging heat with the surroundings by …

The problem of reducing to a minimum the mass of a convective annular/circular fin at the
prescribed magnitude of the heat flux is considered. The limiting case of minimization is …

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The optimization of rectangular profile circular fins with variable thermal conductivity and
convective heat transfer coefficients is discussed. The linear variation of the thermal …

The Minimum Principle is used to obtain the minimum weight one-dimensional cooling fin
without the length-of-arc assumption. This approach enlarges the class of optimum fin …

The problem of minimizing the maximum temperature of a purely conducting circular fin with
heat generation is studied via a variational technique. An exact solution is obtained for an …

The optimal dimensions of convective-radiating circular fins with variable profile, heat-
transfer coefficient and thermal conductivity, as well as internal heat generation are …

The effects of an idealized nonconstant fin root temperature on heat loss from the fin are
investigated analytically, considering the case where the convection coefficients of the top …

The problems of minimizing the volume of purely conducting and conducting-convecting fins
are solved. Exact solutions are obtained for the corresponding cross sectional areas and the …

The solution of the optimization problem for longitudinal convective fins of constant
thickness, triangular or parabolic profile, and uniform internal heat generation, is presented …