The heat and mass flow analyzer a simulator for the study of heat conduction

Abstract

After having introduced in a simplified way the R-C-circuit-heat conduction analogy in one- and two-dimensional problems, the influence of variable properties is added to the electrical set-up. The processes involving freezing and melting of pure metals and alloys are studied as an important application of these simulators. Problems with repetitive processes are particularly suited to be solved by computers. Networks can be build for simulating heat exchange. These simulators can be made more flexible by introducing active elements like voltage dependent voltage- and current-sources. One application af these devices is the simulation of a thermal regenerator. A D.C.-electrolytic tank has been developed for the study of three-dimensional problems.