K. Han1, Y. T. Feng1, D. R. J. Owen1
CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.49, No.2, pp. 143-162, 2009, DOI:10.3970/cmes.2009.049.143
Abstract Motivated by Hottel's crossed-string method, this paper presents an accurate algorithm for the evaluation of the geometric view factors in a randomly packed bed of circular particles of various sizes. The radiative heat exchange can thus be predicted accurately. The solution procedure is illustrated and the solution accuracy is assessed via a numerical example. More >