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    Analysis of vertical channel flow and heat transfer using the finite-element method
    Hawkins, L. E. (Virginia Tech, 1990-08-05)
    This investigation addresses the problem of numerically predicting the heat transfer rates between parallel surfaces of the type found in electronic equipment. This has been accomplished through a unique application of the finite-element method for transient or steady-state, two-dimensional mixed convection heat transfer with surface radiation. The approach was specifically geared toward implementation on present engineering workstations. Results are presented for mixed-convection in vertical channels using the full-elliptic form of the Navier-Stokes equations with radiation effects included. The results show that the heat transfer and flow solutions can be significantly affected when not using common approximations and simplifications.