Radiation Heat Transfer Modelling with Computational Fluid Dynamics

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Disclaimer
Author
List of Symbols
	Greek
	Subscripts and Superscripts
Acronyms
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: A Brief Outline of CFD
	2.1 Preliminaries
	2.2 Governing Equations
	2.3 Geometry and Meshing
	2.4 More Physics
	2.5 Numerics
	2.6 Problem Size
Chapter 3: Outline of a Typical Process for CFD Analysis with Radiation
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Thermal Radiation
	4.1 Basics
		4.1.1 Electromagnetic Spectrum
		4.1.2 Black Bodies, Surface Behaviour, and Radiosity
		4.1.3 Speed of Light and Refractive Index
		4.1.4 Shape Factors
		4.1.5 Introduction to the Electrical Analogy
		4.1.6 Radiation Intensity
		4.1.7 Radiative Flux
		4.1.8 Diffusion, Anisotropy and Collimation
		4.1.9 Interfaces and Refraction
		4.1.10 Scattering
		4.1.11 The Meaning of ‘Incident’ and ‘Mean’ Radiation or Intensity
		4.1.12 Mean Radiant Temperature
	4.2 Introduction to the Radiative Transfer Equation and Opacity
	4.3 Estimation of a Characteristic Opacity, and Dimensionless Groups
	4.4 Coupling between Flow and Radiation
		4.4.1 Coupling between Radiation and Turbulence
	4.5 Equilibrium or Non-Equilibrium?
	4.6 The Meaning of ‘Semi-Transparent’
	4.7 Semi-Transparent Slabs, Windows, Solar Radiation
Chapter 5: Modelling
	5.1 Boundary Conditions
		5.1.1 Opaque Walls
		5.1.2 Collimated Radiation
		5.1.3 Semi-Transparent Boundaries (Windows)
		5.1.4 Inlets, Outlets and Openings
		5.1.5 Symmetry Planes
	5.2 Initial Conditions
	5.3 Spectroscopic Properties
		5.3.1 Overview
		5.3.2 Global Models
			5.3.2.1 Grey Models
			5.3.2.2 Weighted Grey Gas Models (WSGG)
			5.3.2.3 Full-Spectrum k-Distribution (FSK)
		5.3.3 Band Models
			5.3.3.1 Wide Band Models
			5.3.3.2 Narrow-Band Models (NBM)
		5.3.4 Line-by-Line Models (LBLM)
		5.3.5 Summary of Pros and Cons of the Property Models
		5.3.6 Porous Media
		5.3.7 Particulates
	5.4 Solution Techniques
		5.4.1 Transparent Media
		5.4.2 Participating Media
			5.4.2.1 Rosseland
			5.4.2.2 Schuster–Schwatzchild
			5.4.2.3 Zonal
			5.4.2.4 Finite Volume (FV)
			5.4.2.5 Spherical Harmonics ( P N)
			5.4.2.6 Discrete Ordinates (S N)
			5.4.2.7 Discrete Transfer (DT)
			5.4.2.8 Monte Carlo (MC)
			5.4.2.9 Hybrid Methods
			5.4.2.10 Scattering Capabilities
			5.4.2.11 Examples of Some Pitfalls
				5.4.2.11.1 Ray Effects
				5.4.2.11.2 False Scattering
				5.4.2.11.3 Other Issues
		5.4.3 Comparisons of the RTE Solution Methods
	5.5 Estimation of Irradiation at Sub-Grid Objects in a CFD Simulation
	5.6 Computational Meshes
Chapter 6: Quality Assurance
Chapter 7: Examples
	7.1 Utility Boiler
	7.2 Forensic Investigation of a Furniture Store Fire
	7.3 Sensitivity Tests of Grey Gas Models for Pool Fires
		7.3.1 Physical and Numerical Modelling
		7.3.2 Results and Discussion
			7.3.2.1 Closed Compartment
			7.3.2.2 Open Environment
			7.3.2.3 Vented Compartment
		7.3.3 Final Remarks
	7.4 Headlight
Appendix A: Dimensionless Groups
	Dimensionless Groups
Appendix B: The Electrical Analogy
	The Electrical Analogy
Appendix C: Fresnel’s Equations
	Fresnel’s Equations
Appendix D: Spherical Coordinates, and More on Scattering
	Spherical Coordinates, and More on Scattering
Appendix E: Exact Closed-Form Solution For An Infinite, Plane, Grey, Homogeneous, Absorbing-Emitting Slab Between Two Plates
With Different Temperatures And Emissivities
	Exact Closed-Form Solution For An Infinite, Plane, Grey, Homogeneous, Absorbing-Emitting Slab Between Two PlatesWith Different Temperatures And Emissivities
Appendix F: Exact Closed-Form Solution For An Infinite, Plane, Grey, Absorbing-Emitting Slab In Radiative Equilibrium Between
Two Plates With Different Temperatures And Emissivities
	Exact Closed-Form Solution For An Infinite, Plane, Grey, Absorbing-Emitting Slab In Radiative Equilibrium BetweenTwo Plates With Different Temperatures And Emissivities
Appendix G: The Williams Theory For An Infinite, Plane, Grey, Homogeneous, Absorbing-Emitting, Isotropically Scattering Slab Between
Two Plates With Different Temperatures And Emissivities
	The Williams Theory For An Infinite, Plane, Grey, Homogeneous, Absorbing-Emitting, Isotropically Scattering Slab BetweenTwo Plates With Different Temperatures And Emissivities
Appendix H: Optically Thick Limit Of The Williams Theory For A Grey, Absorbing-Emitting And Scattering Slab
	Optically Thick Limit Of The Williams Theory For A Grey, Absorbing-Emitting And Scattering Slab
Appendix I: Integrated Form Of The Radiative Transfer Equation
	Integrated Form Of The Radiative Transfer Equation
Appendix J: Saturated Vapour Pressure Of Water
	Saturated Vapour Pressure Of Water
Appendix K: A Steady-State 1-D Boundary Condition For Single and
Double Semi-Transparent Slabs
	A Steady-State 1-D Boundary Condition For Single andDouble Semi-Transparent Slabs
References
Index