Heat Transfer in Rectangular Reflective Insulation Systems

B. M. Nebeker, Wai Cheung Timothy Tong

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Abstract

The results of a numerical study on simultaneous natural convection and radiation in air filled vertical rectangular enclosures are presented. A non- partitioned enclosure, one with a non-reflecting partition, and an enclosure with a reflective partition were considered. Heat transfer characteristics were studied for a wide range of the governing parameters. The mean enclosure temperature ranged from 250 to 350 K. The enclosure temperature difference ranged from 10 to 40 K. A highly reflective partition may reduce heat flux in the enclosure more than 80% for the temperature conditions considered. The reflective partition modulates the heat flux variation with the change in temperature conditions.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)50-65
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Thermal Envelope and Building Science
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1992
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • enclosures
  • heat flux
  • partition
  • reflective insulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • General Materials Science
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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