Abstract
This work is a study on the effect a vertical partition has on steady-state natural convection in air-filled rectangular enclosures. A finite-difference scheme was used to solve the governing equations. Computed Nusselt numbers are presented as a function of the governing parameters. It was found that placing a partition midway between the vertical walls of an enclosure produces the greatest reduction in heat transfer and often compares favorably with fully insulating the enclosure with a porous material.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 99-108 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1986 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- General Chemical Engineering
- Condensed Matter Physics