Three-dimensional heat conduction through rectangular multiple layer plane substrates

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Abstract

Sources dissipating heat by conduction through thin rectangular substrates are commonly found in electronic equipment. In this paper, a review of the literature pertinent to heat transfer through such substrates is presented. An exact analytical expression is derived for the steady-state temperature distribution within each layer of a multiple layer substrate, allowing for orthotropic thermal conductivity of the material. The sources, mounted on one side of the substrate, are specified as a flux boundary condition using a double Fourier cosine series.Cooling is by convection from both sides of the substrate. Expressions are developed for the heat flux through the substrate and for the thermal resistance between the sources and ambient. Finally, a parametric study is presented, illustrating the influences on the temperature distribution of the materials' thermal conductivity, the substrate dimensions, the convective heat transfer conditions, and the source flux distribution, shape and position.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHeat Transfer Measurements and Analysis
EditorsLouis C. Chow, Ashley F. Emery
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages89-100
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)079181162X
Publication statusPublished - 1993
EventThe 29th National Heat Transfer Conference - Atlanta, GA, USA
Duration: 8 Aug 199311 Aug 1993

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Heat Transfer Division, (Publication) HTD
Volume249
ISSN (Print)0272-5673

Conference

ConferenceThe 29th National Heat Transfer Conference
CityAtlanta, GA, USA
Period8/08/9311/08/93

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