Characteristics of frost formation on two-dimensional fins and its empirical correlations
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Numerous correlations for frost thickness have been proposed, including those by Schneider [29] for average thickness and by Kim et al. [30] for local and average thicknesses.
“Numerous correlations for frost thickness have been proposed, including those by Schneider [29] for average thickness and by Kim et al. [30] for the local and average thicknesses.”
Only Kim et al. [32] presented frost thickness correlations for a fin surface of uneven temperature distribution.
“only Kim et al. [32] presented frost thickness correlations for a fin surface of uneven temperature distribution.”
From Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review (2022) · cites this paper as Kim et al. [32]
The maximum relative error between average frost thickness correlation and experimental data was 11%, and that between local frost thickness correlation and experimental data was 14%.
“The maximum relative error between average frost thickness cor relation and experimental data was 11%, and that between local frost thickness correlation and experimental data was 14%.”
From Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review (2022) · cites this paper as Kim et al. [32]
The variables of average frost thickness correlation for a fin were Reynolds and heat transfer Fourier numbers, air moisture content, dimensionless temperature based on air and cold surface temperatures, and the dimensionless fin thickness and thermal conductivity.
“The variables of average frost thick ness correlation for a fin were Reynolds and heat transfer Fourier L. Zhang et al. numbers, air moisture content, dimensionless temperature based on air and cold surface temperatures, and the dimensionless fin thickness and thermal conductivity.”
From Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review (2022) · cites this paper as Kim et al. [32]
Kim et al.'s frost thickness correlation was preferable for a cold cylinder.
“Kim et al. ' s frost thickness correlation was preferable for a cold cylinder.”
From Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review (2022) · cites this paper as Kim et al. [32]
Compared to the average frost thickness for a fin, two additional variables, dimensionless position along fin height and that along fin length, were required in its local frost thickness correlation.
“Compared to the average frost thickness for a fin, two additional variables, dimensionless position along fin height and that along fin length, were required in its local frost thickness correla tion.”
From Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review (2022) · cites this paper as Kim et al. [32]
The non-uniform frost thickness and frost surface temperature on a flat plate with a fixed edge temperature can be evaluated by the correlations presented by Kim et al.
“Besides, the non-uniform frost thickness and frost surface temperature on a flat plate with a fixed edge temperature can be evaluated by the correlations presented by Kim et al. [32].”
From Frosting mechanism and behaviors on surfaces with simple geometries: A state-of-the-art literature review (2022) · cites this paper as [32]
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- Authors
- Kim, K., Kim, J.-S., & Lee, K.-S.
- Affiliations
- Hanyang University (KR)
- Corresponding author
- Lee, Kwan-Soo
- Venue
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Published
- 2010-06
- Volume
- 53
- Issue
- 13-14
- Pages
- 2670-2675
- ISSN
- 0017-9310 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2036517910
- Cited by
- 25
- References
- 17
- Citations by year
- 2025: 2 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 2 · 2018: 1 · 2017: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 1 · 2013: 5 · 2012: 2
- FWCI
- 5.66
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (publishedVersion)
- The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Journals, Books and Databases (The Royal Society of Chemistry) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Aerospace Engineering › Icing and De-icing Technologies
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Mechanical Engineering › Heat Transfer and Optimization
- Keywords
- frost formation, non-uniform temperature distribution, empirical correlations, fin thickness, humidity ratio, air velocity, air temperature, Reynolds number, Fourier number, dimensionless temperature
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