Coupled Radiation and Double Diffusive Convection in Nongray Air-CO2 and Air-H2O Mixtures in Cooperating Situations

This study highlights the interaction between gas radiation and double diffusive convection in cooperating cases. We consider a square differentially-heated cavity filled with nongray air-CO 2 or air-H 2 O mixtures. The governing equations are solved by a finite-difference method. The radiative sour...

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Published in:Numerical heat transfer. Part A, Applications Applications, 2009-01, Vol.56 (1), p.1-19
Main Authors: Meftah, S., Ibrahim, A., Lemonnier, D., Benbrik, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This study highlights the interaction between gas radiation and double diffusive convection in cooperating cases. We consider a square differentially-heated cavity filled with nongray air-CO 2 or air-H 2 O mixtures. The governing equations are solved by a finite-difference method. The radiative sources are evaluated by the discrete ordinates method associated to the SLW spectral model. Results obtained for two average concentrations of CO 2 and H 2 O (10% and 25%) show that radiation influences the temperature and concentration fields by creating oblique stratifications. The Nusselt numbers are decreased, whereas the Sherwood numbers are only slightly reduced. These effects are accentuated in air-H 2 O mixtures.
ISSN:1040-7782
1521-0634
DOI:10.1080/10407780903107204