Heat flux field for one spherical inhomogeneity embedded in a functionally graded material matrix

H. M. Yin, G. H. Paulino, W. G. Buttlar, L. Z. Sun

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Abstract

The heat flux field for a single particle embedded in a graded material is derived by using the equivalent inclusion method. A linearly distributed prescribed heat flux field is introduced to represent the material mismatch between the particle and the surrounding graded materials. By using Green's function technique, an explicit solution is obtained for the heat flux field in both the particle and the graded material. Comparison of the present solution with finite element results illustrates the accuracy and limitation of this solution.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3018-3024
Number of pages7
JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
Volume51
Issue number11-12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2008
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

Keywords

  • Equivalent inclusion method
  • Functionally graded materials
  • Heat transfer
  • Inhomogeneity
  • Thermal conduction

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