Role of experiments in the accurate numerical simulation of thermal processes

Abstract

Purpose

Experimental results play a crucial role in the validation of mathematical and numerical models for a variety of basic and applied thermal transport problems. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the role played by experimentation in an accurate numerical simulation of thermal processes and systems.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper takes the form of a numerical simulation combined with experimentation. The paper presents various circumstances where the numerical simulation may be efficiently combined with experimentation, and indeed driven by experimental data, to obtain accurate, valid and realistic numerical predictions.

Findings

The paper demonstrates validation and accuracy of numerical simulation.

Originality/value

This paper is an important first step in combining experiments and simulation for complex thermal systems.

Citation

Jaluria, Y. (2010), "Role of experiments in the accurate numerical simulation of thermal processes", International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat & Fluid Flow, Vol. 20 No. 5, pp. 467-491. https://doi.org/10.1108/09615531011048204