Thermal Insulation Solution for Aluminium Plates

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The discussion focuses on finding effective thermal insulation solutions for controlling heat transfer between two aluminium plates, one at 250°C and the other at 150°C. Suggestions include using a thin sheet of copper to create a variable area for heat transfer and connecting it to an external heat sink, such as an ice bath. Additionally, a fiberglass textile is recommended for its cost-effectiveness and ability to significantly reduce temperature transfer. These materials are essential for maintaining optimal temperature differences in thermal management applications.

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  • Research the thermal properties of fiberglass textiles for insulation
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Hi everybody,

Homework Statement



For one project, I need to find a material to control the heat transfer between two plates of aluminium by adding a plate or something in between. I'm so looking for a material which can help to reduce the heat transfer between the two plates (one about 250°C and the other about 150°C)

The Attempt at a Solution



Any idea or what to use in between the two plates? As the distance between the plates should be as small as possible...

Thanks for your help!
Max
 
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How about a thin sheet of copper that can can be moved into block a variable area of the plates. The copper in turn should be connected to an external heat sink of some sort (ice bath?). The copper will provide a path for excess heat to leave the plate system.
 
try a fiberglass textile. It should be able to knock the temperature in half. It isn't all that hot so you can probably find it cheap.

http://www.avsind.com/fiberglassfabrics.html
 

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