Heat-conduction optimization based on constructal theory

Wenjun Wu, Lingen Chen and Fengrui Sun

Applied Energy, 2007, vol. 84, issue 1, 39-47

Abstract: An analysis of the "tree-like network" construct method is presented. The high effective-conduction channel distribution has been optimized, without the premise that the new-order assembly construct must be assembled by the optimized last-order construct. The "tree-like network" construct method is faultiness. A more optimal construct is obtained, and when the thermal conductivities and the proportion of the two heat-conduction materials are constants, the limit of the minimum-heat resistance is derived. These conclusions can be used as a guide for engineering applications.

Keywords: Constructal; theory; "; Tree-like; network"; construct; method; High; effective-conduction; channel; distribution; Generalized; thermodynamic; optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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