CPU thermal management: investigation of fins arrangements and hybrid water-phase change materials cooling

Naser Ali, Husain Bahzad, Ali Alsayegh, Sayantan Mukherjee, Shikha A. Ebrahim, Nawaf F. Aljuwayhel

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Abstract

Cooling, thermal management, and creating a homogeneous temperature distribution on the processors using small and highly-efficient cooling systems are critical design issues. In this research, cooling of central processor unit (CPU) has been investigated via numerical simulations. First, the impact of fin configuration on the performance of an active cooling system was explored. Next, the effect of employing phase change materials (PCMs) in the system and their cooling performance were numerically simulated. According to the results, the CPU's operating temperature in cooling mode with pure water was found to be 68.6 °C. However, when PCMs and water were used for cooling (as a hybrid cooling system), the steady-state operating temperature was found to reduce by ~6%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2022 International Conference on Computing, Electronics and Communications Engineering. iCCECE 2022
EditorsMahdi H. Miraz, Garfield Southal, Maaruf Ali, Andrew Ware
Place of PublicationPiscataway, N.J.
PublisherIEEE
Pages59-64
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665489805
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Sept 2022
Event5th International Conference on Computing, Electronics and Communications Engineering. iCCECE 2022 - Southend, United Kingdom
Duration: 17 Aug 202218 Aug 2022

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Computing, Electronics and Communications Engineering. iCCECE 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CitySouthend
Period17/08/2218/08/22

Keywords

  • central processor unit
  • CPU cooling
  • fins
  • heat transfer
  • PCM
  • temperature distribution

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