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SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation

Project Report

October 12, 2023

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Table of Contents
1 General Information .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Analysis Environment ................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Model Information ..................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Project Comments:Fastest compare to average CPU cooler ................................................... 1
1.4 Size of Computational Domain ...................................................................................... 1
1.5 Simulation Parameters ................................................................................................ 1
1.5.1 Mesh Settings ........................................................................................................ 1
1.5.2 Material Settings .................................................................................................... 2
1.5.3 Initial Conditions .................................................................................................... 2
1.5.4 Boundary Conditions ............................................................................................... 2
1.5.5 Volumetric Heat Sources .......................................................................................... 3
1.5.6 Engineering Goals ................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Analysis Time ........................................................................................................... 4
2 Results ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Analysis Goals ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Global Min-Max-Table .................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Results ................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 8
3 Appendix ....................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Material Data............................................................................................................ 9

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1 General Information
This CPU cooler consisting of a copper core and an aluminum heat sink with 62 fins. An eight-blade
propeller generates a constant flow of air through the heat sink.
The CPU is mounted on a socket installed on a PCB. Heat produced by the CPU is transferred through
the core to the heat sink and then released into the air flow.

1.1 Analysis Environment

SoftwareProduct: Flow Simulation 2018 SP0.0. Build: 3996
CPU Type: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 CPU @ 3.00GHz
CPUSpeed: 3000 MHz
RAM: 16193 MB / 134217727 MB
Operating System: Windows 10 (or higher) (Version 10.0.18363)

1.2 Model Information

Model Name: Assem1.SLDASM
Project Name: CPU Cooler at 4400 RPM

1.3 Project Comments: Fastest compare to average CPU cooler

Unit System: SI (m-kg-s)
Analysis Type: External (exclude internal spaces)

1.4 Size of Computational Domain

Size
X min -0.095 m
X max 0.095 m
Y min 5.000e-04 m
Y max 0.112 m
Z min -0.095 m
Z max 0.095 m

1.5 SimulationParameters
1.5.1 Mesh Settings
1.5.1.1 Basic Mesh

Basic Mesh Dimensions

Number of cells in X 18
Number of cells in Y 13
Number of cells in Z 18

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1.5.1.2 Analysis Mesh
Total Cell count: 281041
Fluid Cells: 176968
Solid Cells: 104073
Partial Cells: 91478
Trimmed Cells: 0

1.5.1.3 Additional Physical Calculation Options

Heat Transfer Analysis: Heat conduction in solids: OnHeat conduction in solids only: Off
Flow Type: Laminar and turbulent
Time-Dependent Analysis: Off
Gravity: Off
Radiation: Off
Humidity: Off
Default Wall Roughness: 0 micrometer

1.5.2 Material Settings

Material Settings
Fluids
Air
Solids
Insulator
Copper
Aluminum

1.5.3 Initial Conditions

Ambient Conditions
Thermodynamic parameters Static Pressure: 101325.00 Pa
Temperature: 38.00 °C
Velocity parameters Velocity vector
Velocity in X direction: 0 m/s
Velocity in Y direction: 0 m/s
Velocity in Z direction: 0 m/s
Solid parameters Default material: Insulator
Initial solid temperature: 38.00 °C
Turbulence parameters

1.5.4 Boundary Conditions

Boundary Conditions
Real Wall 1
Type Real wall
Faces attach clip-1/Body-Move/Copy3//Faceattach clip-
1/Extrude17//Faceattach clip-
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1/Extrude17//Faceattach clip-1/Body-
Move/Copy3//Face
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Reference axis X

1.5.5 Volumetric Heat Sources

Heat Volume Sources

VS Heat Generation Rate 1
Components cpu-1@Assem1
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Reference axis X
Source type Heat Generation Rate
Heat generation rate 75.000 W

1.5.6 Engineering Goals

Goals
Global Goals
GG Av Temperature (Fluid) 1
Type Global Goal
Goal type Temperature (Fluid)
Calculate Average value
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Use in convergence On

GG Av Velocity 1
Type Global Goal
Goal type Velocity
Calculate Average value
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Use in convergence On

Point Goals
PG Temperature (Solid) 1
Type Point Goal
Goal type Temperature (Solid)
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
X 0m
Y 0.010 m
Z 0m
Use in convergence On

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Surface Goals
SG Max Temperature (Solid) 1
Type Surface Goal
Goal type Temperature (Solid)
Calculate Maximum value
Faces Face<1>@cpu-1
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Use in convergence On

SG Mass Flow Rate 1

Type Surface Goal
Goal type Mass Flow Rate
Faces Face<2>@rotregion-1Face<1>@rotregion-1
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Use in convergence On

SG Mass Flow Rate 2

Type Surface Goal
Goal type Mass Flow Rate
Faces Face<1>@rotregion-1
Coordinate system Global coordinate system
Use in convergence On

Equation Goals
Equation Goal 1
Type Equation Goal
Formula (SG Mass Flow Rate 1+SG Mass Flow Rate 2)/SG
Mass Flow Rate 1
Dimensionality No units
Use in convergence On

1.6 Analysis Time

CalculationTime: 1466 s
Number of Iterations: 437
Warnings:

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2 Results
2.1 Analysis Goals

Goals
Name Unit Value Progress Criteria Delta Use in
convergence
GG Av °C 44.97 31 0.29104552 0.950721704 On
Temperature
(Fluid) 1
GG Av m/s 1.597 18 0.0187780658 0.104529206 On
Velocity 1
PG °C 65.48 36 0.909770884 2.5243035 On
Temperature
(Solid) 1
SG Max °C 65.75 37 0.91951671 2.5139779 On
Temperature
(Solid) 1
SG Mass kg/s -0.0168 100 0.000473496366 0.000148877984 On
Flow Rate 1
SG Mass kg/s 0.0168 100 0.000473488962 0.000148404272 On
Flow Rate 2
Equation 0.0004085 100 0.00458633663 1.86988808e-06 On
Goal 1

2.2 Global Min-Max-Table

Min/Max Table
Name Minimum Maximum
Density (Fluid) [kg/m^3] 1.04 1.13
Density (Solid) [kg/m^3] 2688.90 8960.00
Pressure [Pa] 101005.66 101689.69
Temperature [°C] 37.99 66.84
Temperature (Fluid) [°C] 37.99 66.84
Temperature (Solid) [°C] 58.78 66.84
Velocity [m/s] 0 19.386
Velocity (X) [m/s] -17.603 17.948
Velocity (Y) [m/s] -7.641 17.730
Velocity (Z) [m/s] -18.097 18.115
Mach Number [ ] 0 0.05
Mach Number RRF [ ] 0 0.06
Velocity RRF [m/s] 0 21.006
Velocity RRF (X) [m/s] -17.915 17.916
Velocity RRF (Y) [m/s] -7.641 17.730
Velocity RRF (Z) [m/s] -17.914 17.912
Vorticity [1/s] 0 60443.01

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Relative Pressure [Pa] -319.34 364.69
Shear Stress [Pa] 0 11.46
Bottleneck Number [ ] 0 1.0000000
Heat Flux [W/m^2] 618.875 407830.166
Heat Transfer Coefficient 0 2836.271
[W/m^2/K]
Overheat above Melting -1020.190 -593.408
Temperature [K]
ShortCut Number [ ] 0 1.0000000
Surface Heat Flux [W/m^2] -785282.529 785282.529
Surface Heat Flux (Conductive) -785282.529 785282.529
[W/m^2]
Surface Heat Flux (Convective) -141.792 60401.466
[W/m^2]
Acoustic Power [W/m^3] 8.497e-38 2.018e-05
Acoustic Power Level [dB] 0 73.05

2.3 Results

Figures below shows the results obtained from the CPU Cooler simulation

These are the cut plot results of temperature and velocity respectively

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2.4 Conclusion

In conclusion, the flow simulation of the CPU cooler in SolidWorks has provided valuable insights into
its thermal performance. The analysis indicates that the design effectively dissipates heat from the
CPU, maintaining temperatures within safe operating limits. Additionally, the airflow patterns have
been optimized to ensure uniform cooling across the heat sink.

The simulation results confirm that the chosen materials and dimensions are suitable for efficient heat
transfer, and the overall design meets the thermal requirements of the CPU. However, it is important to
note that real-world conditions may vary, and further testing and validation are recommended for
precise performance assessment.

This simulation has proven the CPU cooler's capability to effectively manage thermal loads and
maintain optimal operating temperatures. Further refinements and fine-tuning can be explored to
optimize performance even further, but the current design is a solid foundation for a reliable cooling
solution.

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3 Appendix
3.1 Material Data

Engineering Database
Gases
Air
Path: Gases Pre-Defined
Specific heat ratio (Cp/Cv): 1.399
Molecular mass: 0.0290 kg/mol
Dynamic viscosity
0.00012

0.0001
Dynamic viscosity[Pa*s]

0.00008

0.00006

0.00004

0.00002

0
-1000 0 1000 2000 3000
Temperature[°C]

Specific heat (Cp)

3500

3000
Specific heat (Cp)[J/(kg*K)]

2500

2000

1500

1000

500

0
-1000 0 1000 2000 3000
Temperature[°C]

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Thermal conductivity
0.6
Thermal conductivity[W/(m*K)]

0.5

0.4

0.3

0.2

0.1

0
-1000 0 1000 2000 3000
Temperature[°C]

Solids
Insulator
Path: Solids Pre-Defined\Glasses and Minerals
Density: 1000.00 kg/m^3
Specific heat: 1000.0 J/(kg*K)
Conductivity type: Isotropic
Thermal conductivity: 0 W/(m*K)
Electrical conductivity: Dielectric
Radiation properties: No
Melting temperature: Yes
Temperature: -274.15 °C
Copper
Path: Solids Pre-Defined\Metals
Density: 8960.00 kg/m^3
Specific heat
500
450
400
Specific heat[J/(kg*K)]

350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
-500 0 500 1000 1500
Temperature[°C]

Conductivity type: Isotropic

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Thermal conductivity
30000
Thermal conductivity[W/(m*K)]

25000

20000

15000

10000

5000

0
-500 0 500 1000 1500
Temperature[°C]

Electrical conductivity: Conductor

Resistivity
1.2E-07

0.0000001
Resistivity[Ohm*m]

8E-08

6E-08

4E-08

2E-08

0
-500 0 500 1000 1500
Temperature[°C]

Radiation properties: No
Melting temperature: Yes
Temperature: 1083.05 °C
Aluminum
Path: Solids Pre-Defined\Metals
Density: 2688.90 kg/m^3

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Specific heat
1400

1200
Specific heat[J/(kg*K)]

1000

800

600

400

200

0
-400 -200 0 200 400 600 800
Temperature[°C]

Conductivity type: Isotropic

Thermal conductivity
25000
Thermal conductivity[W/(m*K)]

20000

15000

10000

5000

0
-400 -200 0 200 400 600 800
Temperature[°C]

Electrical conductivity: Conductor

Resistivity
1.2E-07

0.0000001
Resistivity[Ohm*m]

8E-08

6E-08

4E-08

2E-08

0
-400 -200 0 200 400 600 800
Temperature[°C]

Radiation properties: No
Melting temperature: Yes
Temperature: 660.25 °C
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