International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering · 1980 · 90 citations · 5 references
EngineeringComputational EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFinite Element AnalysisFinite Element MethodsHeat TransferFinite Element FormulationHeat ConductionHeat Transfer AnalysisHeat Transfer ModelingNonlinear Finite Element AnalysisTransport In Porous MediaDryingDrying In Porous MediaMoisture-heat Transfer CouplingNonlinear AnalysisPorous MediaPorous Media Heat TransferThermophysical PropertiesTimber Drying
Abstract The finite element method is used to analyse heat and mass transfer problems in porous media, in which the thermophysical properties are allowed to vary as functions of temperature and moisture. An example is given of the application of the method to the problem of timber drying.
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