Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Thermal Performance of Extruded, Pressed, and Fired Ceramic Blocks
摘要
The study investigates the thermal performanceThermal performance of extruded, pressed, and fired red ceramic blocksRed ceramic blocks (BCEPQBCEPQ) using both experimental and numerical modeling. In the experimental phase, BCEPQBCEPQ from Arte Cerâmica Sardinha was analyzed for thermal conductivity, thermal capacity, and thermal diffusivity. BCEPQBCEPQ prisms were tested in a thermo-structural furnace. Complementary numerical modeling was conducted using finite element methods in ANSYS, simulating the thermal behavior of the blocks under various conditions. Comparisons between experimental and numerical results validated the computational models’ accuracy. The findings showed that BCEPQBCEPQ exhibited lower thermal conductivity, indicating superior thermal performanceThermal performance compared to extruded blocks. Numerical analysis provided better visualization of temperature distributionTemperature distribution and heat flow, emphasizing the impact of porosity and density on thermal performanceThermal performance. The study concludes that combining experimental and numerical modeling is crucial for understanding and optimizing the thermal properties of ceramic blocksCeramic block for civil construction, enhancing energy efficiency and thermal comfort.