Semi-analytical solutions for the transient temperature fields induced by a moving heat source in an orthogonal domain

• Published in: International journal of thermal sciences Vol. 123; pp. 140 - 150
• Main Authors: Flint, T.F., Francis, J.A., Smith, M.C., Vasileiou, A.N.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Masson SAS 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Beam welding; Heat flux model; Heat transfer; Orthogonal geometry; Square-butt weld; Thermal analysis; Beam welding; Square-butt weld; Orthogonal geometry; Thermal analysis; Heat flux model; Heat transfer

A semi-analytical solution has been derived for the transient temperature fields that are generated in a three-dimensional solid body when it is subjected to one or more moving heat sources. The solution was derived using the Green's function method, and is applicable to any orthogonal domain t...