Comparison of hexagon and octagon cylinder models with conventional models for effective thermal conductivity estimation of suspension systems

摘要

This study presents hexagon and octagon cylinder models for effective thermal conductivity estimation of suspension system. Algebraic equations were derived based on isotherm approach for two dimensional spatially periodic medium. Model prediction was achieved with minimum (±10.83%) and maximum (±15.58%) deviation from experimental data for suspension systems. Model prediction was comparable with conventional models.