Analysis of Heat Transfer in Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems Using Radiators with Fin Variations
Keywords:
Radiator, Pan Displacement, Fin Variation, Efficiency
Abstract
This research discusses heat transfer analysis in vehicle engine cooling systems, especially in radiators that use fin variations. The main objective is to compare the performance of several fin designs, including straight, zigzag, corrugated, and louvered, in terms of heat transfer efficiency and pressure loss. The research method adopted was a comparative study through secondary data collection from previous experimental results and numerical simulation (CFD). Quantitative descriptive analysis was used to compare key parameters such as inlet-outlet temperature difference (?T), heat transfer rate, and pressure drop. The study results show that the louvered and corrugated designs have the highest heat transfer rates, especially at medium to high air and fluid flow velocities. However, the improved thermal performance is accompanied by increased pressure loss, which requires adjustments to the fan and cooling pump capacity. The zigzag design offers a good compromise between cooling efficiency and increased mechanical load, while the straight fin tends to produce the lowest cooling efficiency, but with the lowest pressure loss.The practical implication of this study is the importance of considering the balance between increased cooling efficiency and the operational power requirements of the cooling system. Proper fin design selection can improve engine temperature stability, reduce the risk of overheat, and extend the life of engine components. In addition, the development of high thermal conductivity radiator materials and the production of more precise fins also determine the performance and service life of the radiator. Thus, the results of this research are expected to serve as a reference for the automotive industry in selecting and designing optimal vehicle radiators
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Dhumal, A., Ambhore, N., Kore, S., Naik, A., Phirke, V., & Ghuge, K. (2024). Investigation of the effect of different fins configurations on the thermal performance of the radiator. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 116(1), 27-39. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.116.1.2739
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Erbay, L., Do?an, B., & Öztürk, M. (2017). Comprehensive study of heat exchangers with louvered fins.. https://doi.org/10.5772/66472
Fetuga, I., Olakoyejo, O., Ewim, D., Gbegudu, J., Adelaja, A., & Adewumi, O. (2022). Computational investigation of thermal behaviors of the automotive radiator operated with water/anti-freezing agent nanofluid based coolant. The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences, 8(2), 13977-01e. https://doi.org/10.18540/jcecvl8iss2pp13977-01e
Gole, P., Sable, M., & Bhalla, V. (2022). Numerical simulation of hybrid passive heat sink for onboard ev charger.. https://doi.org/10.46254/in02.20220670
Grochalski, K., Rukat, W., Jakubek, B., Wieczorowski, M., S?owi?ski, M., Sarbinowska, K., ... & Grabo?, W. (2023). The influence of geometry, surface texture, and cooling method on the efficiency of heat dissipation through the heat sink-a review. Materials, 16(15), 5348. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma16155348
Hasan, A., Abdullah, M., & Sazid, A. (2024). A computational analysis of air-cooled heat sinks designs for pv solar panel cooling with different fin numbers. Heat Transfer, 54(2), 1462-1475. https://doi.org/10.1002/htj.23236
Huang, C. and Chung, Y. (2021). Optimal shape of non-linear partially wet annular fins for maximum efficiency.
Islam, S., Islam, M., & Abedin, M. (2021). Review on heat transfer enhancement by louvered fin. International Journal of Engineering Materials and Manufacture, 6(1), 60-80. https://doi.org/10.26776/ijemm.06.01.2021.06
Koca, A., Senturk, O., Akbal, Ö., & Özcan, H. (2024). Techno-economic optimization of radiator configurations in power transformer cooling. Designs, 8(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8010015
Kumar, R., Gupta, S., & Patil, V. (2023). High-performance cooling systems for racing: The role of advanced fin designs. Journal of Thermal Management, 38(1), 92-105.
Li, H., Liu, E., Zhou, G., Yang, F., Su, Z., Xu, Y., … & Shi, S. (2019). Influence of fin thickness on heat transfer and flow performance of a parallel flow evaporator. Thermal Science, 23(4), 2413-2419. https://doi.org/10.2298/tsci1904413l
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Miao, L., Wan, R., Wu, H., Liu, Z., & Wang, S. (2023). Heat transfer and pressure drop characteristic research of sine wavy flying-wing fins. Scientific Reports, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-42872-x
Park, M. and Kim, S. (2019). Heating performance enhancement of high capacity ptc heater with modified louver fin for electric vehicles. Energies, 12(15), 2900. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12152900
Prabu, N., Venkateshwaran, P., & Murali, G. (2021). Heat transfer analysis of pin-fin profiles for aerospace application using cfd.. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-444406/v1
Jang, J. and Chen, C. (2015). Optimization of louvered-fin heat exchanger with variable louver angles. Applied Thermal Engineering, 91, 138-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.08.009
Khaled, B., Attia, A., & Abd-Ellatif, O. (2022). Experimental study on convective heat transfer using fins for cooling pv cells. Journal of Al-Azhar University Engineering Sector, 17(65), 1276-1289. https://doi.org/10.21608/auej.2022.265716
Kim, J. and Nam, Y. (2019). Study on the cooling effect of attached fins on pv using cfd simulation. Energies, 12(4), 758. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12040758
KIM, N. (2020). An experimental investigation on the airside performance of fin-and-tube heat exchangers having corrugated louver fins - part ii; wet surface. Journal of Thermal Science and Technology, 15(1), JTST0005- JTST0005. https://doi.org/10.1299/jtst.2020jtst0005
Kumar, R., Kumar, P., & Rajan, A. (2023). Thermal performance of automobile radiator under the influence of hybrid nanofluid. Materials Today Proceedings, 76, 251-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.10.099
Li, C., Sun, X., Gao, H., & Zhang, Y. (2023). Pre-research on enhanced heat transfer method for special vehicles at high altitude based on machine learning. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering, 36(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s10033-023-00873-x
Mittal, A., Misra, A., Sharma, A., Gupta, A., & Ansari, N. (2020). Design and analysis of modified radiator fins to improve overall cooling efficiency.. https://doi.org/10.4271/2020-01-2029
Ramadan, K. and Slyusarskiy, K. (2024). Effect of fin type and geometry on thermal and hydraulic performance in conditions of combined-cycle nuclear power plant with high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. Thermo, 4(3), 382-393. https://doi.org/10.3390/thermo4030020
Ramadan, K. and Slyusarskiy, K. (2024). Effect of fin type and geometry on thermal and hydraulic performance in conditions of combined-cycle nuclear power plant with high-temperature gas-cooled reactors. Thermo, 4(3), 382-393. https://doi.org/10.3390/thermo4030020
Sahoo, R., Ghosh, P., & Sarkar, J. (2017). Performance comparison of various coolants for louvered fin tube automotive radiator. Thermal Science, 21(6 Part B), 2871-2881. https://doi.org/10.2298/tsci150219213s
Yu, W., Zhang, G., Liu, C., & Fan, S. (2020). Hard carbon nanotube sponges for highly efficient cooling via moisture absorption-desorption process. Acs Nano, 14(10), 14091-14099. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.0c06748
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2025-04-24
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Sayid Bahri Sriwijaya, & Tika Kristianti. (2025). Analysis of Heat Transfer in Vehicle Engine Cooling Systems Using Radiators with Fin Variations. International Journal of Health, Economics, and Social Sciences (IJHESS), 7(2), 761~770. https://doi.org/10.56338/ijhess.v7i2.7285
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