Computational Models of Radiative Heat Transfer Through Fibrous Thermal Insulation Protection Materials
Abstract
The principal motivation of this proposal is to investigate fibrous media as radiative thermal insulation materials. Exposure to high levels of radiation in extreme environments creates heating problems due to radiative thermal load. Fibrous materials have received considerable interest as thermal insulations due to their attractive radiative heat transfer properties. In this project, we will investigate numerical and computational models of fibrous media for radiativethermal insulation. Since the manufacturing and characterization of these materials with the desired parameter variations is challenging, achieving novel material designs is not feasible using brute force manufacturing and characterization techniques. In the first phase of this project, we will explore theoretical and numerical models for radiative heat transport through fibrous media to achieve superior thermal insulators. Then we will explore design parameters to achieve novel fibrous media. Throughout this process, we will work closely with the NASA team to process existing data to improve the existing models and designs. The accurate and efficient modeling tools in this project are necessary to understand the underlying physics and to address design issues such as sensitivity and tolerance analysis. As a result of our interactions and close work with the NASA team, we aim to explore novel designs for fibrous materials as thermal insulator in aerospace materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Source ID
- FA86552317007
Entities
People
- Kursat Sendur
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Sabancı University
- United States Air Force