Maintaining Accuracy in Thermal Models

951699

07/01/1995

Event
International Conference on Environmental Systems
Authors Abstract
Content
How accurate are your thermal models? Few thermal analysts have the time and budget to test the convergence of their thermal models (e.g., SINDA models) as a function of mesh size. This paper presents guidelines for selecting mesh sizes and other simulation parameters to ensure accurate simulations.
We considered the following aspects of thermal models: mesh size as determined by combined conduction, convection and radiation; perferred mesh geometries; treatment of boundaries and boundary conditions; and required time steps.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/951699
Pages
9
Citation
Costello, C., and Costello, F., "Maintaining Accuracy in Thermal Models," SAE Technical Paper 951699, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/951699.
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Publisher
Published
Jul 1, 1995
Product Code
951699
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English