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Simplified Laplace-transform inversion for unsteady-surface-element method

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5257233
The unsteady surface element method is an analytical procedure for solving certain types of transient heat conduction problems. The method is intended for thermally contacting bodies of similar or dissimilar geometries such as occur in the contact conductance, fin, and temperature measurement problems. The method utilizes Duhamel's integral. The two simplified procedures described utilize an approximate inverse Laplace transform relation given by Schapery to obtain functional forms of the solutions. In certain cases the approximate inverse Laplace relations simplify the solution greatly and produce acceptable accuracy.
Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
5257233
Report Number(s):
SAND-81-2260C; CONF-820504-1; ON: DE82001975
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English