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Model geometries of random porous materials

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a method for modeling the geometry of random porous materials. The approach enables the independent selection of crucial parameters, including porosity, pore size distribution , pore shape , and connectivity. Consequently, it can effectively model a wide range of porous systems. Due to the diverse and systematic variation possibilities, the method is suitable for developing and optimizing porous structures . The geometries can be exported as triangular meshes, facilitating their immediate use in numerical simulation and further digital processing. We showcase the method’s capabilities by minimizing the foam structure’s thermal conductivity through geometry optimization .

Source: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2024.126074

Authors: Felix Buchele, Michael Blank, Thorsten Pöschel, Patric Müller

Institution: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

Language: English

Topic: Heat and Mass Transfer in Porous Media

Subfield: Computational Mechanics

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,320

OpenAlex ID: W4402117629

FWCI: 0.614

Cites: 32

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10