Thermal Optimization of Flameless Ration Heaters

摘要

A thermal simulation program utilizing finite difference technique is developedto analyze the transient heat transfer problem of heating the Meals-Ready-to Eat (MREs)using Flameless Ration Heaters. The simulation program is employed in evaluating the effects of changing various parameters on the thermal performance. It is suggested that the results from the program be checked with experiments conducted under controlled conditions in which the heater heat generation rate and the temperature profile in the food are carefully monitored under different operating conditions. (AN).