Heat transfer in irradiated shallow layers of water

Masud Behnia*, R. Viskanta

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The paper reports on an experimental and analytical investigation of temperature structure in a shallow layer of water heated by an external radiation source. Experiments have been performed in a test cell of known bottom reflection characteristics and suitable for optical observations. Experimental results obtained show that absorption of radiant energy by the substrate and/or by the water near the bottom results in an unstable situation and that natural convection flow develops. However, with continued heating the flow is suppressed. Analytical results, supported by the data, indicate that the spectral radiation flux incident on the water surface, the spectral radiation characteristics of the bottom, and the depth of the water have a decisive influence on the temperature distribution.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th Thermophysics Conference
EditorsA. L. Crosbie
Place of PublicationNew York, NY
PublisherThe American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
Pages110-129
Number of pages20
ISBN (Print)0915928523
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes
Event15th Thermophysics Conference - Snowmass, United States
Duration: 14 Jul 198016 Jul 1980

Conference

Conference15th Thermophysics Conference
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySnowmass
Period14/07/8016/07/80

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