Dynamic Heat Transfer Simulation in Textile for Practical Application: A Comparative Analysis of Microscopic and Macroscopic Approaches

Authors : Elena Codau, Teodor-cezar Codau, Robert-madalin Chivu

Pages : 275-282

Doi:10.32710/tekstilvekonfeksiyon.1299755

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Publication Date : 2024-09-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Heat transfer simulation in textile materials has many practical applications, such as in the design of protective clothing for firefighters, the development of thermal insulation materials, and the optimization of temperature control in textiles for comfort and performance. This paper presents a study on heat transfer simulation in woven fabrics using the Comsol Multiphysics® application. The simulations were carried out for both microscopic (3D) and macroscopic (1D) scales and the heat flux variation was compared with experimental results. The steady-state average heat flow through the textile was determined, and this value was used to calculate the thermal resistance of the woven fabrics. The thermal resistance values obtained were within a deviation range of 4.2% to 6.3% from the values determined according to ISO 11092/1016, thus validating the proposed model. For the transient regime, the microscopic approach proved to be more accurate, the estimated time for the heat flow to reach a certain value depending essentially on the scale approached in the modeling. This finding has particular significance in the field of protective clothing, especially for firefighters exposed to radiant heat sources, where estimating the time for burns to occur is crucial.
Keywords : Textiles, simulation, heat transfer, thermal resistance.