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Investigation on the three-dimensional multiphase conjugate conduction problem inside porous wick with the lattice Boltzmann method

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A lattice Boltzmann model is developed for investigating the heat conduction process inside the three-dimensional random porous media. Combined with the algorithm for the reconstruction of the three-dimensional porous media, this model is used to investigate the transient heat conduction process inside the porous wick of CPLs/LHPs, which is vital for analyzing the startup stability of a CPL/LHP. The temperature distribution inside the porous wick is obtained and the influence of the porosity and the heat load on the conduction process also is investigated using the present model. The present model is applicable to predicting the effective conductivity of such a complex structure.

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    Kai Zhao, Qiang Li & YiMin Xuan

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Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 50576038), and Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University

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Zhao, K., Li, Q. & Xuan, Y. Investigation on the three-dimensional multiphase conjugate conduction problem inside porous wick with the lattice Boltzmann method. Sci. China Ser. E-Technol. Sci. 52, 2973–2980 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-009-0103-7

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