| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Characterization of Minerals, Metals and Materials 2025: In-Situ Characterization Techniques
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| Presentation Title |
Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Thermal Performance of Extruded, Pressed and Fired Ceramic Blocks |
| Author(s) |
Jonathan de Andrade Paula Madalena, Bernard Silva Corrêa de Sá, Niander Aguiar Cerqueira, Bruno Sanches da Silva, Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo, Jonas Alexandre, Mayara Silva de Almeida |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Niander Aguiar Cerqueira |
| Abstract Scope |
The study investigates the thermal performance of extruded, pressed, and fired red ceramic blocks (BCEPQ) using both experimental and numerical modeling. In the experimental phase, BCEPQ from Arte Cerâmica Sardinha was analyzed for thermal conductivity, thermal capacity, and thermal diffusivity. BCEPQ 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 BCEPQ exhibited lower thermal conductivity, indicating superior thermal performance compared to extruded blocks. Numerical analysis provided better visualization of temperature distribution and heat flow, emphasizing the impact of porosity and density on thermal performance. The study concludes that combining experimental and numerical modeling is crucial for understanding and optimizing the thermal properties of ceramic blocks for civil construction, enhancing energy efficiency and thermal comfort. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Modeling and Simulation, Mechanical Properties, Other |