Finding Temperature Distribution Across Rad Shields in a Vacuum Furnace

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The discussion focuses on conducting radiation analysis for a cylindrical vacuum furnace using SolidWorks Simulation. The furnace operates at 950 degrees Celsius and utilizes five stainless steel 310 radiation shields. The heating elements are strip-type, connected to a 60kW transformer. The user seeks theoretical validation and methods to determine the temperature distribution across the radiation shields.

PREREQUISITES
  • SolidWorks Simulation for thermal analysis
  • Understanding of radiation heat transfer principles
  • Knowledge of material properties of stainless steel 310
  • Experience with vacuum furnace operation and design
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  • Research methods for thermal analysis in SolidWorks Simulation
  • Learn about radiation heat transfer calculations
  • Explore the thermal properties of stainless steel 310
  • Investigate temperature distribution modeling techniques in cylindrical geometries
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Engineers and researchers involved in thermal analysis, furnace design, and materials science, particularly those working with vacuum furnaces and radiation shielding.

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Hi,
We are doing radiation analysis using solidworks simulation..And as a part of this project i need to validate it theretically..Hope i will get some help here..

Its cylindrical vacuum furnace,where inside strip type heating elements are placed which are connected to transformer of 60kW.After this 5 rad shields(ss 310) are placed.Operating temp is 950 Deg celsius.How can i find temp distribution across the rad shields.
Please share any links that will be helpful..
 
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This is how it looks..To hold those elements 30mm width strips are used...
 

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