The Use of Numerical Simulations to Perform Engineering Calculations of Window Defogging Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Dwiartono, R. Arman, author.

Conference Name:

Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference & Exposition (2005-05-10 : Toronto, Canada)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2005

Summary:

Two simple models for the calculation of window defogging have been developed. One uses a lumped system analysis to compute the evaporation of the liquid layer, while the other uses a transient, one dimensional conduction analysis. Both use Sherwood numbers and Nusselt numbers at the liquid air interface that are calculated via a computer simulation using FLUENT. The FLUENT simulations show that steady state Sherwood and Nusselt numbers are just as valid as those calculated from a transient simulation. Results are presented in terms of evaporation rates and liquid layer decrease with time

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Publisher Number:

2005-01-2054

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license