Hybrid differential transform-finite difference solution of 2D transient nonlinear annular fin equation

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Tarbiat Modares University

2 Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Heat Engineering Lab, Tarbiat Moderes University, Tehran, Iran

3 Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department, Heat Engineering Lab, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

In the present paper, hybrid differential transform and finite difference method (HDTFD) is applied to solve 2D transient nonlinear straight annular fin equation. For the case of linear heat transfer the results are verified with analytical solution. The effect of different parameters on fin temperature distribution is investigated. Effect of time interval of differential transform on the stability of results has been examined. Results show the excellent capability of HDTFD to solve different engineering problems and also indicate that appropriate selection of differential transform time interval can solve the divergence problem of the method and lead to reduction in computational costs.

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