Fabrication and heat transfer characteristics of C/SiC pyramidal core lattice sandwich panel

Kai Wei, Rujie He, Xiangmeng Cheng, Yongmao Pei, Rubing Zhang*, Daining Fang

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Abstract

Lightweight C/SiC pyramidal core lattice sandwich panel was proposed and fabricated for potential applications as hot structure and thermal protection system (TPS). The heat transfer characteristics of C/SiC lattice sandwich panel were measured from 600 to 1150 °C through an aerodynamic heating simulation experimental system. Temperature distribution on the back surface of the lattice sandwich panel was obtained through periodical thermocouple assignment. Heat insulation effects under different temperatures were also investigated. Finally, a three dimensional finite element simulation model was built to calculate the heat transfer of the C/SiC lattice sandwich panel. The equivalent thermal conductivity of the C/SiC lattice sandwich panel varied from 1.98 to 4.95 W/(m °C) when the front surface temperature increased from 600 to 1150 °C. It is believed that these results can provide a foundational understanding on the heat transfer characteristics of C/SiC lattice sandwich panel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10-17
Number of pages8
JournalApplied Thermal Engineering
Volume81
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Apr 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • C/SiC lattice sandwich panel
  • Equivalent thermal conductivity
  • Finite element simulation
  • Heat transfer

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