Natural Convection in Superposed Fluid-Porous Layers

Natural Convection in Composite Fluid-Porous Domains provides a timely overview of the current state of understanding on the phenomenon of convection in composite fluid-porous layers. Natural convection in horizontal fluid-porous layers has received renewed attention because of engineering problems such as post-accident cooling of nuclear reactors, contaminant transport in groundwater, and convection in fibrous insulation systems. Because applications of the problem span many scientific domains, the book serves as a valuable resource for a wide audience.

Provides overview of critical numerical modeling approaches Offers vital comparisons of experimental and numerical results Presents comprehensive overview of current literature Outlines current and future challenges

Autorentext
Aniruddha Bagchi, University of Minnesota, bagch004@umn.edu
Francis A. Kulacki, University of Minnesota, kulacki@me.umn.edu

Klappentext

Natural Convection in Composite Fluid-porous Domains provides a timely overview of the current state of understanding on the phenomenon of convection in composite fluid-porous layers. Natural convection in horizontal fluid-porous layers has received renewed attention because of engineering problems such as post-accident cooling of nuclear reactors, contaminant transport in groundwater, and convection in fibrous insulation systems. Because applications of the problem span many scientific domains, the book serves as a valuable resource for a wide audience.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Literature Review.- Mathematical Formulation and Numerical Solution.- Numerical Prediction of Convection.- Measurement of Heat Transfer Coefficients.- Discussion.