Cpu - Dg35Ec
Cpu - Dg35Ec
Cpu - Dg35Ec
DDR Memory
Fan
Processor +
Heat Sink
Ventilation
GMCH
I/O Chip
Ventilation
Airflow inside CPU
Intel 82G35 GMCH
Maximum Allowable Temperature 97°C
Output filter
capacitors
Input filter
capacitors Digital – Analog
Comparator
Fan SMPS
Comparator
Top View
Components of the SMPS Module
Rectifiers
(Total No.: 6) Output Filter Coil
(Inductor)
Transistor
Side Views
Specifications of the SMPS Module
Source: Wikipedia
Boundary conditions used for the
simulations
• Natural convection boundary condition is assumed for the top and side faces.
• Typical HTCs for natural convection are assumed to be 4.4 (W/m *K) in case of vertical plate & 5.6 (W/m *K) in case of
2 2
horizontal plate.
• The cooling fan occupies a certain portion of area of the front face and rest of the face is modelled to have a natural
convection boundary condition. HTC for this case is assumed to be 4.4 (W/m2*K).
Source: https://quickfield.com/natural_convection.htm
Boundary conditions used for the
simulations
• The back face of module is modelled as a grill, which
allows the air to flow out of the module.
• Forced convection boundary
condition is assumed at the
bottom face due to the presence
of cooling fan for Motherboard.
Typical HTC is assumed to be 20
(W/m2*K)
• Ambient temperature is assumed
to be 25 C
Sources:
• Max. safe Temp. for Rectifier is
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/convective-heat-transfer-d_430.html
Specifications of the Cooling Fan
• Cooling fan works as an
exhaust
• This is evident from the
clockwise rotation of its
blades
• Average airflow of the fan is
about 90 CFM.
• Average rated speed of the fan
is about 6600 RPM.
• Average static pressure for the
fan is 266 Pa.
Source: https://products.sanyodenki.com/en/contents/hp0213/list.php?CNo=213&ProSStyle=1&PNo=1
• Linear model of the Fan Curve
Model created for analysis in IcePak
Front
Face
Detailed view of the Model
Solutions obtained from the Simulation
• Number of iterations considered for the solutions: 25
• The solutions are observed to converge, suggesting that
the number of iterations are sufficient
Considering Different Cases