K-distribution analysis of gas radiation with non-gray, emitting, absorbing, and anisotropic scattering particles

K. C. Tang, M. Q. Brewster

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Abstract

The K-distribution technique is presented for predicting non-gray gas radiation in the presence of particle scattering. This technique transforms the otherwise formidable spectral integration problem from the frequency domain to the K or gas absorption coefficient domain. This transformation is made possible by the negligible variation of blackbody intensity and particle radiative properties with frequency within a gas band. Application of the K-distribution technique to an isothermal emission problem is made. Results are compared with those from the Monte-Carlo method. These results show that, with the K-distribution technique, the detailed absorption line structure within a gas band as well as the scattering effect due to particles can be simulated with great numerical accuracy and computational efficiency. Essentially, line-by-line accuracy is achieved without line-by-line spectral integration.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDevelopments in Radiative Heat Transfer
PublisherPubl by ASME
Pages311-320
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0791809293
StatePublished - 1992
Event28th National Heat Transfer Conference and Exhibition - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: Aug 9 1992Aug 12 1992

Publication series

NameAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers, Heat Transfer Division, (Publication) HTD
Volume203
ISSN (Print)0272-5673

Other

Other28th National Heat Transfer Conference and Exhibition
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period8/9/928/12/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes

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