On the Interface Temperature of Two Suddenly Contacting Materials

Mujid S. Kazimi, C.A. Erdman

Journal of Heat Transfer · 1975 · 40 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

The interface temperature of two suddenly contacting semi-infinite bodies is developed using the hyperbolic heat-conduction equation. The times for which the non-Fourier effects are important are assessed. A numerical example for a system of uranium dioxide and sodium is considered.