Masters Theses
Abstract
"This thesis reports the results of an experimental investigation to determine the thermal conductance at the interface of metal specimens separated by wire mesh. Sets of metal specimens of copper, 2024-T4 aluminum, and 304 stainless steel were used. The specimens were cylindrical, axially aligned, and hydraulically loaded. All tests were conducted in an air environment. Pressure applied to the specimens ranged from 50 to 500 psig. Surface roughness of the interfaces varied from 5 to 20 micro inches. The wire mesh separators were of 304 stainless steel in 20, 30, 40, and 50 mesh. Results of the experiments show that: a) thermal conductance increases with an increase in mesh number and the corresponding increase in the number of contact points, b) an increase in contact pressure will increase thermal conductance in all cases and, c) at a given pressure and with a given mesh stainless steel screen, the specimen materials in order of decreasing interface conductance are: aluminum, copper, and stainless steel"--Abstract, page ii.
Advisor(s)
Sauer, Harry J., Jr., 1935-2008
Committee Member(s)
[Illegible signature]
Remington, Charles R., 1924-2013
Department(s)
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degree Name
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Publisher
University of Missouri--Rolla
Publication Date
1970
Pagination
vi, 46 pages
Note about bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 176-183).
Rights
© 1970 William Edward Stewart, Jr., All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
Extracellular matrix -- Thermal conductivity
Metallic composites -- Thermal conductivity
Heat -- Conduction -- Measurement
Surfaces (Technology)
Thesis Number
T 2496
Print OCLC #
6029434
Electronic OCLC #
869555649
Link to Catalog Record
Recommended Citation
Stewart, William Edward Jr., "Interface thermal conductance with metal screens as interstitial material" (1970). Masters Theses. 7171.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/7171