scholarly journals Influence of Surface Emissivity and of Low Emissivity Shields on the Thermal Properties of Low Density Insulating Materials

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariacarla Arduini ◽  
Manuela Campanale ◽  
Lorenzo Moro
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Test Temperature ◽  
Transfer Factor ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Insulating Material ◽  
Radiation Extinction

The theory of heat transfer through low density insulating materials explains the importance of thermal radiation in the overall heat transfer. As a matter of fact, in many semitransparent insulating materials, radiation has a considerable influence on measured thermal conductivity. In this work we continue the investigation (both experimentally and theoretically) on the heat transfer through low density insulating materials that we started some years ago and whose results have been presented in some International Conferences. Test have been done on low density insulating materials: expanded polystyrene with a density of 10 kg/m3 and polyester fibres with a density of 9 kg/m3 (these last tests are not yet completed and will not be discussed in this paper). The transfer factor T was measured in the heat flow meter apparatus of our laboratory [1]. The first measurements have been done with the two surfaces of the apparatus uncoated (emissivity ε = 0.91) at a mean test temperature of 283 K (10 °C) and then with the specimens enclosed in the aluminium foils (emissivity ε = 0.045) at the same mean test temperature. The results obtained from the measurements of the transfer factor T pointed out that a change of the emissivity ε of the surfaces from 0.91 to 0.045 caused a considerable decreasing of the transfer factor. Then the same panels have been cut into two slices and the aluminium foil has been interposed also between the slices, as shield, and the transfer factor was measured again in both cases: at first with the surfaces of the apparatus uncoated and then with the surfaces of the apparatus coated with the aluminium foils. In both cases the decreasing of the transfer factor τ was not negligible. The radiation extinction parameters have been then measured with a spectrometer and a model has been found to predict the transfer factor T in function of the testing conditions. We can conclude that in presence of a thin reflective metal cover placed on a low density insulating material, the thermal conductivity decrease immediately (about 7%) with a significant improvement of the thermal characteristics of the insulating material. If we put then some low emissivity foils between the slices of the material, another considerable decreasing of the thermal conductivity can be obtained (about 10%) and in presence of both aluminum foils (inside and outside). This fact confirms the importance of the contribution of radiation in thermal transmissivity of low density insulating materials and gives the possibility to reduce and to predict the thermal performances of such a material.

Modeling of Heat Transfer in Low-Density EPS Foams

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (6) ◽  
pp. 538-549 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Coquard ◽  
D. Baillis
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Radiative Properties ◽  
Cell Diameter ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Equivalent Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Numerical Resolution ◽  
Steady State Heat Transfer

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foams are one of the most widely used thermal insulators in the building industry. Owing to their very low density, both conductive and radiative heat transfers are significant. However, only few studies have already been conducted in the modeling of heat transfer in this kind of medium. This is due to their complex porous structure characterized by a double-scale porosity which has always been ignored by the previous works. In this study, we present a model of one-dimensional steady state heat transfer in these foams based on a numerical resolution of the radiation-conduction coupling. The modeling of the conductive and radiative properties of the foams takes into account their structural characteristics such as foam density or cell diameter and permits us to study the evolution of their equivalent thermal conductivity with these characteristics. The theoretical results have been compared to equivalent thermal conductivity measurements made on several EPS foams using a flux-meter apparatus and show a good agreement.

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of a Laboratory Equipment for Studying Heat Transfer by Conduction

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-156
Author(s):  
István Padrah ◽  
Judit Pásztor ◽  
Rudolf Farmos
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Heat Conduction ◽  
Thermal Conduction ◽  
Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Measuring Instrument ◽  
Heat Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Laboratory Equipment ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Design And Implementation

Abstract Thermal conduction is a heat transfer mechanism. It is present in our everyday lives. Studying thermal conductivity helps us better understand the phenomenon of heat conduction. The goal of this paper is to measure the thermal conductivity of various materials and compare results with the values provided by the manufacturers. To achieve this we assembled a measuring instrument and performed measurements on heat insulating materials.

scholarly journals Change in Conductive–Radiative Heat Transfer Mechanism Forced by Graphite Microfiller in Expanded Polystyrene Thermal Insulation—Experimental and Simulated Investigations

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 2626
Author(s):  
Aurelia Blazejczyk ◽  
Cezariusz Jastrzebski ◽  
Michał Wierzbicki
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Resistance ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Radiative Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiative Heat ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Transfer Mechanism ◽  
Total Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Heat Transfer Mechanism

This article introduces an innovative approach to the investigation of the conductive–radiative heat transfer mechanism in expanded polystyrene (EPS) thermal insulation at negligible convection. Closed-cell EPS foam (bulk density 14–17 kg·m−3) in the form of panels (of thickness 0.02–0.18 m) was tested with 1–15 µm graphite microparticles (GMP) at two different industrial concentrations (up to 4.3% of the EPS mass). A heat flow meter (HFM) was found to be precise enough to observe all thermal effects under study: the dependence of the total thermal conductivity on thickness, density, and GMP content, as well as the thermal resistance relative gain. An alternative explanation of the total thermal conductivity “thickness effect” is proposed. The conductive–radiative components of the total thermal conductivity were separated, by comparing measured (with and without Al-foil) and simulated (i.e., calculated based on data reported in the literature) results. This helps to elucidate why a small addition of GMP (below 4.3%) forces such an evident drop in total thermal conductivity, down to 0.03 W·m−1·K−1. As proposed, a physical cause is related to the change in mechanism of the heat transfer by conduction and radiation. The main accomplishment is discovering that the change forced by GMP in the polymer matrix thermal conduction may dominate the radiation change. Hence, the matrix conduction component change is considered to be the major cause of the observed drop in total thermal conductivity of EPS insulation. At the microscopic level of the molecules or chains (e.g., in polymers), significant differences observed in the intensity of Raman spectra and in the glass transition temperature increase on differential scanning calorimetry(DSC) thermograms, when comparing EPS foam with and without GMP, complementarily support the above statement. An additional practical achievement is finding the maximum thickness at which one may reduce the “grey” EPS insulating layer, with respect to “dotted” EPS at a required level of thermal resistance. In the case of the thickest (0.30 m) panels for a passive building, above 18% of thickness reduction is found to be possible.

scholarly journals Determination of thermal properties of some ceiling material commonly used in Ijebu- Ode, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-27
Author(s):  
J.O. Adepitan ◽  
F.O. Ogunsanwo ◽  
J.D. Ayanda ◽  
A.A. Okusanya ◽  
A.D. Adelaja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Tropical Rainforest ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Thermal Resistivity ◽  
Electrical Method ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Insulating Material ◽  
Range Of Values

The study investigates the thermal properties of different insulating material used in building construction in Ijebu Ode, a tropical rainforest region, south western, Nigeria. Five insulating material; asbestos, Plaster of Paris (P.O.P), PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC), hardboard and paperboard, were subjected to thermal investigation using Lee’s disc electrical method. The result obtained showed that the thermal conductivities obtained are within the range of values specified for good insulating materials. Asbestos was found to be associated with the least thermal conductivity of the value 𝟎. 𝟏𝟕𝟏𝟕 𝑾𝒎-𝟏𝑲-𝟏while PVC had the highest thermal conductivity values of 𝟏. 𝟔𝟒𝟗𝟗 𝑾𝒎-𝟏𝑲-𝟏. This may be associated with the temperature and the heat flux on the surface of the material. The results obtained for thermal conductivity, thermal resistivity and thermal diffusivity correlated favourably when compared with those of previous work from other locations. Asbestos being the material with the lowest thermal conductivity is therefore recommended for use as the suitable insulating ceiling material in the study area. Keywords: thermal conductivity, diffusivity, resistivity, Lee’s disc

scholarly journals Heat Transfer Dynamic Analyses for Recycled-Concrete Wall Combined with Expanded Polystyrene Template

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhua Li ◽  
Wenjing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Calculation Method ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Shear Wall ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Recycled Concrete ◽  
Concrete Wall ◽  
Ordinary Concrete

Due to the benefits of pollution reduction, energy saving, and recycling of resources associated with the recycled concrete, together with the apparent thermal storage thermal insulation yield of expandable polystyrene (EPS) template, the heat transfer dynamics of their combination has become a contemporary study topic. In this research work, an investigation of the heat transfer coefficient (U) of EPS template recycled-concrete shear wall has been carried out. Four different concrete mixtures shear wall samples having different insulation types were developed for the purpose of quantifying their thermal outputs. Both temperature (T) and humidity (H) affection to thermal conductivity coefficient (λ) of reinforced concrete and the EPS template were investigated, correspondingly. The λ0°C (relative variation for a 0°C of temperature variation in T) of cement mortar, recycled-concrete shear wall, and ordinary concrete shear wall were measured being 0.7526, 1.2463, and 1.3750 W·m−1·K−1, respectively. And the λ calculation of EPS was carried out being 0.0396 W·m−1·K−1. A corrected calculation method was put forward to application in practical work that could reflect the real U value in a more precise manner. These results brought to light the fact that the heat preservation output of recycled-concrete shear wall posed to be comparatively more improved than that of ordinary concrete shear wall. We put forth the suggestion for the use of corrected calculation method in the calculation and analysis of U of EPS template recycled-concrete composite shear wall in the climatic conditions of Beijing. The results revealed the fact that the U of EPS template recycled-concrete shear wall was dominantly controlled by the change of thermal conductivity changes of EPS template. The monthly mean U increased with increasing Tout and decreased with decreasing Tout. The smaller the U of the enclosure wall was, the better the thermal stability of the wall was experienced.

scholarly journals Thermal characterization of different graphite polystyrene

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
Á. Lakatos ◽  
I. Deák ◽  
U. Berardi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Thermal Characterization ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
High Moisture ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Insulation Materials ◽  
Vacuum Insulation ◽  
Study Laboratory

The development of high performance insulating materials incorporating nanotechnologies has enabled considerable decrease in the effective thermal conductivity. Besides the use of conventional insulating materials, such as mineral fibers, the adoption of new nano-technological materials such as aerogel, vacuum insulation panels, graphite expanded polystyrene, is growing. In order to reduce the thermal conductivity of polystyrene insulation materials, during the manufacturing, nano/micro-sized graphite particles are added to the melt of the polystyrene grains. The mixing of graphite flakes into the polystyrene mould further reduces the lambda value, since graphite parts significantly reflect the radiant part of the thermal energy. In this study, laboratory tests carried out on graphite insulation materials are presented. Firstly, thermal conductivity results are described, and then sorption kinetic curves at high moisture content levels are shown. The moisture up-taking behaviour of the materials was investigated with a climatic chamber where the relative humidity was 90% at 293 K temperature. Finally, calorific values of the samples are presented after combusting in a bomb calorimeter.

scholarly journals Conjugate Effect on the Thermal Characteristics of Air Impinging Jet

CFD Letters ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 25-35
Author(s):  
Ghassan Nasif ◽  
Yasser El-Okda
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Convective Heat ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Conductive Heat ◽  
Stagnation Region ◽  
Jet Cooling ◽  
Air Jet ◽  
Finite Volume Approach

A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) investigation to determine the conjugate heat transfer (CHT) effect on the stagnation and local thermal characteristics due to an impinging process has been carried out in this study using STAR-CCM+ - Siemens PLM commercial code. The transient Navier-Stokes’s equations are numerically solved using a finite volume approach with k-ω SST eddy viscosity as the turbulence model. A fully developed circular air jet with different Reynolds numbers, impinging vertically onto a heated flat disc with different metals, thicknesses, and boundary heat fluxes are employed in the current study to examine the thermal characteristics and provide an enhanced picture for the convection mechanism that used in jet cooling technology. It is found that the thermal characteristics are influenced by the thermal conductivity and thickness of the target upon using air as a cooling jet. The CHT process enhances the local convective heat transfer at the fluid-solid interface due to the variation in transverse and axial conductive heat transfer inside the metal up to a certain redial extent from the stagnation region compared to the process with no CHT. The extent of the radial enhancement depends on the thermal conductivity of the metal. For a given thermal conductivity, the CHT process acts to increase the temperature and convective heat flux of the stagnation region as the metal thickness increases.

scholarly journals Enhanced Thermal Characteristics of NG Based Acetamide Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4227-4231 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Phase Change Materials ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Melting Time

Fatty acids are a distinguished category of phase change materials (PCM). However, their inferior thermal conductivity value restricts their potential for thermal energy storage system. Carbonaceous nanomaterials have emerged as promising thermal conductivity enhancer materials for organic PCMs. The present study focuses on preparing a novel PCM nanocomposite comprising of small amount of nanographite (NG) in molten acetamide, an organic PCM, for elevation of the thermal characteristics and examining the trend of the nanocomposite through the course of charging / discharging process. These PCM-nanocomposites are prepared by dispersing NG in molten acetamide with weight fractions of 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 %. The scanning electronic microscopic (SEM) analysis was conducted for the characterization of PCM nanocomposite. The energy storage behaviour of the prepared nanocomposites were analyzed with the help of differential scanning calorimeter instruments, which showed that there is no observable variation in the melting point of the nanocomposite, and a decline in the latent heat values. Furthermore, thermal conductivity trend of the nanocomposites caused by NG addition was investigated, which indicated enhancement of thermal conductivity with increasing NG concentration. Further, nanocomposites with a 0.4 wt. % of NG, displayed appreciable increase in rate of heat transfer, reducing melting time and solidification time by 48 and 47 %, respectively. The prepared PCM nanocomposites displayed superior heat transfer trend, permitting substantial thermal energy storage.

Thermal Characteristics of Graphite Foam Thermosyphon for Electronics Cooling

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongkoo Roh ◽  
Jungho Kim ◽  
Paul J. Boudreaux
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Management ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
Electronics Cooling ◽  
Liquid Level ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Low Density ◽  
Thermal Management Of Electronics ◽  
Graphite Foam ◽  
Density Results

Graphite foams consist of a network of interconnected graphite ligaments and are beginning to be applied to thermal management of electronics. The thermal conductivity of the bulk graphite foam is similar to aluminum, but graphite foam has one-fifth the density of aluminum. This combination of high thermal conductivity and low density results in a specific thermal conductivity about five times higher than that of aluminum, allowing heat to rapidly propagate into the foam. This heat is spread out over the very large surface area within the foam, enabling large amounts of energy to be transferred with relatively low temperature difference. For the purpose of graphite foam thermosyphon design in electronics cooling, various effects such as graphite foam geometry, sub-cooling, working fluid effect, and liquid level were investigated in this study. The best thermal performance was achieved with the large graphite foam, working fluid with the lowest boiling point, a liquid level with the exact height of the graphite foam, and at the lowest sub-cooling temperature.

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