Synthetic jets are meso or micro scale fluidic devices, which operate on the "zero-net-mass-flux" principle. However, they impart a positive net momentum flux to the external environment, and are able to produce the cooling effect of a fan sans its ducting, reliability issues, and oversized dimensions. The rate of heat removal from the thermal source is expected to depend on the location, orientation, strength, and shape of the jet. In the current study, we investigate the impact of jet location and orientation on the cooling performance via time-dependent numerical simulations, and verify the same with experimental results. We firstly present the experimental study along with the findings. Secondly, we present the numerical models/results, which are compared with the experiments to gain the confidence in the computational methodology. Finally, a sensitivity evaluation has been performed by altering the position and alignment of the jet with respect to the heated surface. Two prime orientations of the jet have been considered, namely, perpendicular and cross jet impingement on the heater. It is found that if jet is placed at an optimum location in either impingement or cross flow position, it can provide similar enhancement.

Volume Subject Area:
Heat Transfer
Keywords:
synthetic jets, electronics cooling, thermal management, impingement, jet design
Topics:
Cooling, Jets, Sensitivity analysis, Computer simulation, Computer cooling, Cross-flow, Design, Dimensions, Fluidic devices, Heat, Momentum, Reliability, Shapes, Thermal management
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