Examination of the Radiative Properties of Coated Silica Fibers

Wai Cheung Timothy Tong, P. S. Swathi, G. R. Cunnington

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a theoretical analysis performed to establish the effect of coatings on the radiative properties of silica fibers. The objective of the work was to determine if it would be possible to enhance the reflectance of silica fibrous insulation through the use of coatings on the fibers. The coating materials considered were alumina and silicon. The solution of the Maxwell's equations for perpendicular incident radiation on the fibers was used to compute their radiative properties for ra diation wavelengths ranging from 2 to 12 μm. The radiative properties were used to determine the reflectance of the fibers. Based on these results, assessments concerning the most appropriate coating material and coating thickness for increasing the reflec tance are made.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7-31
Number of pages25
JournalJournal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1987
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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