Determination of the near-wall radiative properties of a numerically generated packed bed

Key Points

• Findings reveal specific radiative properties that affect thermal conductivity in packed beds, enhancing potential applications.
• A critical metric showed a significant relationship between heat transfer efficiency and radiative properties.
• Numerical simulation techniques were employed to assess near-wall attributes of packed beds across varying conditions.
• This work highlights the importance of understanding radiative properties for optimizing thermal systems.