Maintaining Accuracy in Thermal Models
951699
07/01/1995
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- 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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- Citation
- Costello, C., and Costello, F., "Maintaining Accuracy in Thermal Models," SAE Technical Paper 951699, 1995, https://doi.org/10.4271/951699.