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 Investigation of the Thermo-Physical and Mechanical Properties of Coir and Sugarcane Bagasse for Low Temperature Insulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-356
Author(s):  
Mustapha Ndagi ◽  
Ajiboye Tajudeen Kolawole ◽  
Fabiyi Mustapha Olawale ◽  
Abdulkareem Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Gum Arabic ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Thermal Resistivity ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Insulating Material

This research  reports on the suitability of Agricultural bi-products as low temperature thermal insulating materials to replace synthetic insulating materials like polyurethane used in food warmers and ice coolers. Coir and sugarcane bagasse chosen for this research was based on literature review and local availability of materials. Coir was obtained from Badagry, Lagos State and Sugarcane bagasse obtained from Batati, Niger State, the materials were washed, sun dried for three days and cut into smaller pieces before being blended into smaller particles using an electric blender. The blended materials (Coir and Bagasse) were sieved into two different sieve size of 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm respectively.  The particles sizes were then combined into blend ratios of 50/50, 60/40, and 70/30 using Gum Arabic as binder. Thermal conductivity test showed that 1.0 mm particle size coir mixed with sugarcane bagasse has the lowest thermal conductivity of 0.01467 W/mK whilst that of 0.5 mm particle size has thermal conductivity of 0.01472 W/mK this is lower compared to the measured thermal conductivity of the polyurethane control sample of 0.01832 W/mK. Sample F (1.0 mm particle size,70% coir and 30% bagasse) with a thermal diffusivity of 5.15  m²/s, water absorption capacity of 410 %, UTS of 0.219 MPa, Compressive strength of 0.583 MPa, Specific heat capacity of 1141.3 J/kgK and thermal resistivity of 68.16 W/m/K is most suitable replacement for polyurethane as low temperature thermal insulator. This is corroborated by the performance evaluation test with carried out between polyurethane lined food warmer and bio-composite lined food warmer. The two test samples have close ice melt rate values and the polyurethane slightly edge the Bio-composite insulating material by 1.2 % in efficiency. The edge in efficiency can be accepted as all materials used in the development of the bio-composite insulating material are completely bio-degradable and environmentally friendly.

Thermal Properties of Thin Metallic Layer Deposited on Insulators: Effect of the Interface on the Independent Determination of the Thermal Diffusivity and Conductivity of the Layer

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danie`le Fournier ◽  
Jean Paul Roger ◽  
Christian Fretigny
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal Diffusivity ◽  
Thermal Resistance ◽  
Thermal Contact ◽  
Heat Diffusion ◽  
Metallic Layer ◽  
Good Thermal Contact ◽  
Lateral Heat

Lateral heat diffusion thermoreflectance is a very powerful tool for determining directly the thermal diffusivity of layered structures. To do that, experimental data are fitted with the help of a heat diffusion model in which the ratio between the thermal conductivity k and the thermal diffusivity D of each layer is fixed, and the thermal properties of the substrate are known. We have shown in a previous work that it is possible to determine independently the thermal diffusivity and the thermal conductivity of a metallic layer deposited on an insulator, by taking into consideration all the data obtained at different modulation frequencies. Moreover, it is well known that to prevent a lack of adhesion of a gold film deposited on substrates like silica, an intermediate very thin (Cr or Ti) layer is deposited to assure a good thermal contact. We extend our previous work: the asymptotic behaviour determination of the surface temperature wave at large distances from the modulated point heat source for one layer deposited on the substrate to the two layers model. In this case (very thin adhesion coating whose thermal properties and thickness are known), it can be establish that the thermal diffusivity and the thermal conductivity of the top layer can still be determined independently. It is interesting to underline that the calculus can also be extended to the case of a thermal contact resistance which has often to be taken into account between two solids. We call thermal resistance a very thin layer exhibiting a very low thermal conductivity. In this case, the three parameters we have to determine are the thermal conductivity and the thermal diffusivity of the layer and the thermal resistance. We will show that, in this case, the thermal conductivity of the layer is always obtained independently of a bound of the couple thermal resistance – thermal diffusivity, the thermal diffusivity being under bounded and the thermal resistance lower bounded. Experimental results on thin gold layers deposited on silica with and without adhesion layers are presented to illustrate the method. Discussions on the accuracy will also be presented.

scholarly journals THERMAL PROPERTIES OF MALAYSIAN COHESIVE SOILS

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (8-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Amaludin ◽  
Aminaton Marto ◽  
Muhd. Hatta M. Satar ◽  
Hassanel Amaludin ◽  
Salinah Dullah
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Specific Heat ◽  
Cohesive Soil ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Thermal Resistivity ◽  
Soil Matrix ◽  
Volumetric Specific Heat ◽  
Shallow Geothermal Energy

The thermal properties of soils surrounding energy piles are required for the efficient and optimal design of shallow geothermal energy pile systems. In this study, the thermal conductivity, thermal resistivity and volumetric specific heat of two types of Malaysian cohesive soil were obtained through a series of laboratory experiments using a thermal needle probe. This study was conducted to determine the effect of moisture content on the thermal conductivity, thermal resistivity and volumetric specific heat values of the cohesive soil at a given value of soil density. For soils with low to medium moisture content, a linear increase in the thermal conductivity and volumetric heat capacity was observed as the moisture content gradually increased, while the thermal resistivity values of the soil had decreased. Meanwhile, for soils with high moisture content, the thermal conductivity was observed to have decreased, and a marked increase was seen in the thermal resistivity. This is due to the disruption of the thermal flow continuity in the soil matrix with the presence of moisture in the soil which adversely affects the thermal conductivity

Experimental determination of thermal conductivity of composite materials in a wide range of values at room temperature

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.N. Chistov ◽  
M.Yu. Kladov ◽  
I.B. Pronin ◽  
A.S. Smirnov
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Measurement Procedure ◽  
Thermal Mode ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Transfer Problems ◽  
Range Of Values

In developing new composite materials and solving heat transfer problems, the thermal conductivity is an important characteristic that must be reliably determined. This often requires samples of the smallest dimensions, which is relevant for the production of pilot batches of material, as well as if they are taken directly from the product, when the amount of material is very limited. Most common methods for determining thermal conductivity require samples of relatively large sizes. To measure thermal conductivity on small-sized samples, an upgraded benchtop instrument is introduced. The instrument uses the relative method of longitudinal heat flux, which consists in a comparative measurement of a sample located between the heater and the standard in a stationary thermal mode. This paper presents the instrument design details, the requirements for the samples, explains the calibration features and the measurement procedure. The measurement results in a number of composite materials, as well as in materials with well-studied properties are analyzed. Findings show that the error of determining the thermal conductivity on a modernized instrument does not exceed several percent.

Expanded Chlorinated Rubber

1937 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 798-800
Author(s):  
P. Schidrowitz ◽  
C. A. Redfarn
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
Electric Heating ◽  
Research Association ◽  
British Patent ◽  
Rubber Material ◽  
Insulating Material ◽  
Thermal And Electrical Properties ◽  
Aluminum Plates

Abstract In a previous publication (J. Soc. Chem. Ind., 54, 263T–267T (1935); Rubber Chem. and Tech., 8, 613 (1935)) some particulars were given regarding the production and development of a hard spongy material from chlorinated rubber (British Patent No. 424,561). Thermal and Electrical Properties Some preliminary tests on the thermal and electrical properties of the material have now been carried out, and these serve to confirm the view that expanded chlorinated rubber should prove to be a very good insulating material. Thermal Conductivity.—The details given herewith are taken from a report by the Research Association of British Rubber Manufacturers. The thermal conductivity was determined by comparison with cork, a good insulating material of which the thermal properties are fairly well known. The method used consisted in placing slabs of cellular rubber and of cork each between a pair of aluminum plates, and then interposing between the two sets of plates an electric heating plate made of wire enclosed between sheets of mica. The plates, heater, and sheets of expanded chlorinated rubber material and cork were all of the same size, namely, 20.3 by 10.25 cm. The aluminum plates were 0.625 cm. thick.

Determination Of Thermal Conductivity Of Local Insulating Materials

1981 ◽  
pp. 31-40
Author(s):  
K.S. Kannan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Experimental Methods ◽  
Hot Plate ◽  
Insulating Materials ◽  
Guarded Hot Plate ◽  
Experimental Rig ◽  
Actual Test

Tujuan pengajian ini adalah untuk menentukan nilai kealiran haba bagi bahan-bahan penebat tempatan. Olih kerana kealiran haba hanya boleh diperolehi dengan cara ujikaji, satu radas ujikaji yang dikenali sebagai 'guarded hot plate' telah direkakan di dalam makmal. Kealiran haba bagi empat bahan-bahan penebat tempatan ditentukan dengan menggunakan radas tersebut. Keputusan yang didapati adalah agak memuaskan. Bagaimanapun, ada terdapat sedikit kekurangan dalam radas dan pada ujian yang telah dilaksanakan. The aim of this study is to determine the thermal conductivity of locally available insulating materials. Since the thermal conductivity can only be obtained by experimental methods, an experimental rig known as the guarded hot plate was fabricated in the laboratory. The thermal conductivity of four locally available insulating materials was determined using this apparatus. The results obtained were acceptable. However the apparatus and the actual test had a few short comings.

The Estimation of the Thermal Properties of Refractory Materials According to the Temperatures Acceleration Curve at the Blast Furnace Blowing-In

2015 ◽  
Vol 1095 ◽  
pp. 476-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.N. Dmitriev ◽  
Maxim O. Zolotykh ◽  
Yury A. Chesnokov ◽  
Oleg Yu. Ivanov ◽  
Galina Yu. Vitkina
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal Conductivity Coefficient ◽  
Refractory Materials ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Mathematical Model

In a laying of a hearth it is usually used to ten different types of the flameproof materials. The characteristics of materials declared by the manufacturer can differ from the actual. For creation of the mathematical model [1, 2] temperatures distributions in a laying of the concrete furnace it is necessary to know thermal conductivity of materials of the specific parties used at construction of the furnace. Definition of the thermal conductivity coefficient allows adapt mathematical model for specific conditions of use. The technique of determination of thermal properties of refractory materials on the temperatures acceleration curve at blowing-in of the blast furnace is described.

The Simultaneous Measurement of Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity, and Perfusion in Small Volumes of Tissue

1984 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 192-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Valvano ◽  
J. T. Allen ◽  
H. F. Bowman
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Properties ◽  
Thermal Diffusivity ◽  
Tissue Perfusion ◽  
Effective Thermal Diffusivity ◽  
Liver Preparation ◽  
Improved Technique ◽  
Power Response

An improved technique is presented for the “in-vivo” determination of thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, and perfusion using a self-heated spherical thermistor probe. In the presence of flow, solution of the time-dependent, probe-tissue coupled thermal model allows the measurement of “effective” thermal conductivity and “effective” thermal diffusivity, which represent the thermal properties of the perfused tissue. Perfusion can be quantified from both “effective” thermal properties. In the presence of flow, it has been shown that the transient power response does not follow t−1/2 as has been previously assumed. An isolated rat liver preparation has been developed to validate the measurement technique. Radioactive microspheres are used to determine the true perfusion from the total collected hepatic vein flow. Experimental data demonstrates the ability to quantify perfusion in small volumes of tissue.

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