Title: Solution of Problems in Conduction Heat Transfer at Steady State by the Method of Finite Differences
Abstract: Publisher SummaryThis chapter discusses the solution of problems in conduction heat transfer at steady state by the method of finite differences. This mode of heat transfer is said to take place by the transfer of vibrational energy between molecules. It is the mechanism which accounts for the transfer of heat within solid bodies. In the case of fluids, conduction heat transfer is generally much less significant than heat transfer by other modes such as convection, condensation, or boiling. The application of conduction theory is useful in the calculation of heat flows through insulating layers, and in the design of furnace enclosures. In the latter case, it is also important to be able to determine temperature distribution as it governs the phenomena of spalling and creep. The chapter discusses methods for dealing with conduction heat transfer under steady state conditions, that is, invariant with respect to time.In the case of bodies having surfaces formed of planes arranged at right angles, the body is subdivided into a convenient number of regular elements having plane boundaries.
Publication Year: 1987
Publication Date: 1987-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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