scholarly journals Thermoplastic Composites: Modelling Melting, Decomposition and Combustion of Matrix Polymers

2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Mamadou Ndiaye ◽  
Peter Myler ◽  
Baljinder K. Kandola
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiative Heat ◽  
Moving Boundary ◽  
Radiant Heat ◽  
Polyamide 6 ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Thermoplastic Composites ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Thermoset Composites ◽  
Numerical Heat Transfer

In thermoplastic composites, the polymeric matrix upon exposure to heat may melt, decompose and deform prior to burning, as opposed to the char-forming matrices of thermoset composites, which retain their shape until reaching a temperature at which decomposition and ignition occur. In this work, a theoretical and numerical heat transfer model to simulate temperature variations during the melting, decomposition and early stages of burning of commonly used thermoplastic matrices is proposed. The scenario includes exposing polymeric slabs to one-sided radiant heat in a cone calorimeter with heat fluxes ranging from 15 to 35 kW/m2. A one-dimensional finite difference method based on the Stefan approach involving phase-changing and moving boundary conditions was developed by considering convective and radiative heat transfer at the exposed side of the polymer samples. The polymers chosen to experimentally validate the simulated results included polypropylene (PP), polyester (PET), and polyamide 6 (PA6). The predicted results match well with the experimental results.

Transient Three-Dimensional Heat Transfer Model of a Solar Thermochemical Reactor for H2O and CO2 Splitting via Nonstoichiometric Ceria Redox Cycling

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Lapp ◽  
Wojciech Lipiński
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Recovery ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Reactor Design ◽  
Heat Transfer Model ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Rotating Cylinders ◽  
Solar Receiver

A transient heat transfer model is developed for a solar reactor prototype for H2O and CO2 splitting via two-step non-stoichiometric ceria cycling. Counter-rotating cylinders of reactive and inert materials cycling between high and low temperature zones permit continuous operation and heat recovery. To guide the reactor design a transient three-dimensional heat transfer model is developed based on transient energy conservation, accounting for conduction, convection, radiation, and chemical reactions. The model domain includes the rotating cylinders, a solar receiver cavity, and insulated reactor body. Radiative heat transfer is analyzed using a combination of the Monte Carlo method, Rosseland diffusion approximation, and the net radiation method. Quasi-steady state distributions of temperatures, heat fluxes, and the non-stoichiometric coefficient are reported. Ceria cycles between temperatures of 1708 K and 1376 K. A heat recovery effectiveness of 28% and solar-to-fuel efficiency of 5.2% are predicted for an unoptimized reactor design.

Development of Radiative Heat Transfer Model for Pulverized Coal Combustion

2008 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshimitsu Asotani ◽  
Toru Yamashita ◽  
Hiroaki Tominaga ◽  
Yoshinori Itaya ◽  
Shigekatu Mori
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiative Heat Transfer ◽  
Coal Combustion ◽  
Radiative Heat ◽  
Heat Transfer Model ◽  
Pulverized Coal ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Pulverized Coal Combustion

A Numerical Study on the Slab Heating Characteristics in a Reheating Furnace With the Formation and Growth of Scale on the Slab Surface

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Eun Lee ◽  
Jung Hyun Jang ◽  
Man Young Kim
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Present Model ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Convection Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiant Heat ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Radiant Heat Transfer ◽  
Reheating Furnace ◽  
Combustion Gases ◽  
Scale Layer

In this work, the development of a mathematical heat transfer model for a walking-beam type reheating furnace is described and preliminary model predictions are presented. The model can predict the heat flux distribution within the furnace and the temperature distribution in the slab throughout the reheating furnace process by considering the heat exchange between the slab and its surroundings, including the radiant heat transfer among the slabs, the skids, the hot combustion gases and the furnace wall as well as the gas convection heat transfer in the furnace. In addition, present model is designed to be able to predict the formation and growth of the scale layer on the slab in order to investigate its effect on the slab heating. A comparison is made between the predictions of the present model and the data from an in situ measurement in the furnace, and a reasonable agreement is found. The results of the present simulation show that the effect of the scale layer on the slab heating is considerable.

A hybrid PV/T solar evaporator using CO2: Numerical heat transfer model and simulation results

Solar Energy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 170 ◽  
pp. 1118-1129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre-Luc Paradis ◽  
Daniel R. Rousse ◽  
Louis Lamarche ◽  
Hakim Nesreddine
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Heat Transfer Model ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Numerical Heat Transfer ◽  
Model And Simulation ◽  
Simulation Results

scholarly journals Conjugate Heat Transfer Characteristics in a Highly Thermally Loaded Film Cooling Configuration with TBC in Syngas

Aerospace ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Jing Ren ◽  
Xueying Li ◽  
Hongde Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiative Heat Transfer ◽  
Film Cooling ◽  
Conjugate Heat Transfer ◽  
Radiative Heat ◽  
Radiation Heat Transfer ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Plate Temperature ◽  
Total Percentage ◽  
Barrier Coating

Future power equipment tends to take hydrogen or middle/low heat-value syngas as fuel for low emission. The heat transfer of a film-cooled turbine blade shall be influenced more by radiation. Its characteristic of conjugate heat transfer is studied experimentally and numerically in the paper by considering radiation heat transfer, multicomposition gas, and thermal barrier coating (TBC). The Weighted Sum of Gray Gases Spectral Model and the Discrete Transfer Model are utilized to solve the radiative heat transfer in the multicomposition field, while validated against the experimental data for the studied cases. It is shown that the plate temperature increases significantly when considering the radiation and the temperature gradient of the film-cooled plate becomes less significant. It is also shown that increasing percentage of steam in gas composition results in increased temperature on the film-cooled plate. The normalized temperature of the film-cooled plate decreases about 0.02, as the total percentage of steam in hot gas increases 7%. As for the TBC effect, it can smooth out the temperature distribution and insulate the heat to a greater extent when the radiative heat transfer becomes significant.

Mist/Steam Cooling in a Heated Horizontal Tube—Part 2: Results and Modeling

1999 ◽  
Vol 122 (2) ◽  
pp. 366-374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Guo ◽  
Ting Wang ◽  
J. Leo Gaddis
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Wall Temperature ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Local Heat Transfer ◽  
Horizontal Tube ◽  
Local Heat ◽  
Heat Fluxes ◽  
Steam Flow ◽  
Transfer Model ◽  
Steam Cooling

Experimental studies on mist/steam cooling in a heated horizontal tube have been performed. Wall temperature distributions have been measured under various main steam flow rates, droplet mass ratios, and wall heat fluxes. Generally, the heat transfer performance of steam can be significantly improved by adding mist into the main flow. An average enhancement of 100 percent with the highest local heat transfer enhancement of 200 percent is achieved with 5 percent mist. When the test section is mildly heated, an interesting wall temperature distribution is observed: The wall temperature increases first, then decreases, and finally increases again. A three-stage heat transfer model with transition boiling, unstable liquid fragment evaporation, and dry-wall mist cooling has been proposed and has shown some success in predicting the wall temperature of the mist/steam flow. The PDPA measurements have facilitated better understanding and interpreting of the droplet dynamics and heat transfer mechanisms. Furthermore, this study has shed light on how to generate appropriate droplet sizes to achieve effective droplet transportation, and has shown that it is promising to extend present results to a higher temperature and higher pressure environment. [S0889-504X(00)02502-2]

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