Abstract
The analysis of the “tree-like network” construct method has been repeated. The high effective conduction channel distribution has been optimized again, without the premise that the new order assembly construct must be assembled by the optimized last order construct. It is proved that the “tree-like network” construct method is faultiness. A more optimal construct is obtained, and when the thermal conductivity and the proportion of the two heat conduction materials are constant, the limit of the minimum heat resistance is derived. All these conclusions can be used to guide the engineering application.
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Wu, W., Chen, L. & Sun, F. Improvement of tree-like network constructal method for heat conduction optimization. SCI CHINA SER E 49, 332–341 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-006-0332-y
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