Numerical Study of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Porous Particles Through Composite Filters

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 02 | Page : 268 279
    By

    Vijaya Kumara V M,

  • Aswatha,

  • Vasanth Kumar. R,

  • Kishan R Kejriwal,

  • Vabhav Dasila,

  • Vedant V Siddapur,

  • Viraj Choudhary,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  4. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  5. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  6. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  7. Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

The study of heat transmission through porous materials within the confines of reactor configurations stands as a pivotal realm of inquiry in the realms of engineering and the applied sciences, possessing wide-ranging applications spanning from soil mechanics to the refinement of heat exchange systems. Porous substances, distinguished by their interconnected voids or interstices, present an array of reactor forms that profoundly shape the flow of fluids and the conveyance of particles within the substance. This transfer of thermal energy entails intricate mechanisms encompassing conduction, convection, and radiation, all subject to modulation by characteristics such as the thermal conductivity, porosity, and permeability of the material. Furthermore, phenomena including phase transitions, the behavior of non-Newtonian fluids, and chemical reactions occurring within the porous structure serve to further complicate the analysis. Scholars and practitioners in the field employ mathematical models, numerical simulations, and experimental methodologies to illuminate the dynamics of heat transfer, with a particular emphasis on parameters such as temperature distributions, rates of heat flux, and convective coefficients. The comprehension of heat transmission within such trapezoidal porous mediums is of paramount importance for the refinement of the design and operation of systems wherein effective thermal management stands as a necessity. This interdisciplinary domain not only fosters heightened efficiency but also fosters the propagation of sustainable practices across various sectors of industry.

Keywords: Porous media, fluid dynamics, permeability, flow diagnosis, mechanical filtration and non-Newtonian fluid.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Vijaya Kumara V M, Aswatha, Vasanth Kumar. R, Kishan R Kejriwal, Vabhav Dasila, Vedant V Siddapur, Viraj Choudhary. Numerical Study of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Porous Particles Through Composite Filters. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):268-279.
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Vijaya Kumara V M, Aswatha, Vasanth Kumar. R, Kishan R Kejriwal, Vabhav Dasila, Vedant V Siddapur, Viraj Choudhary. Numerical Study of Natural Convection Heat Transfer in Porous Particles Through Composite Filters. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):268-279. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=208245


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 02
Received 26/07/2024
Accepted 25/10/2024
Published 25/01/2025
Publication Time 183 Days
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