Description: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol University of Technology, P.O. Box 484, Babol, Iran. This paper presents a numerical investigation in which thermal performance
characteristics of pin fin heat sinks enhanced with phase-change materials
(PCMs) designed for cooling of electronic devices are studied. The paraffin RT44
HC is poured into the aluminum pin fin heat sink container, which is chosen for
its high thermal conductivity. The effects of diff...
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