Study of the contribution of radiant heat transfer to the thermal conductivity of polyurethane foam

Abstract

Study of the contribution of radiant heat transfer to the thermal conductivity of polyurethane foam

Soloveva O.V., Solovev S.A., Shakurova R.Z., Kalenova E.S.

Incoming article date: 14.02.2025

We conducted experimental studies to determine the thermal conductivity of polyurethane foams with different structural parameters, such as cell type and size. The purpose of the study was to investigate the contribution of radiant heat exchange to the thermal conductivity of polyurethane foams. The studies were conducted using the ITP-MG4 thermal conductivity meter in two distinct versions. In the first instance, the thermal conductivity of polyurethane foam was measured without the inclusion of a foil layer, whereas in the second instance. The results of the studies demonstrated that, depending on the morphology of the foam, the contribution of radiant heat exchange to thermal conductivity ranges from 5.88% to 15.87%.

Keywords: cellular materials, thermal insulation, polyurethane foam, thermal conductivity, radiation, morphology