(1) Laboratory for Aero and Hydrodynamics, J.M. Burgerscentrum, Leeghwaterstraat 21, 2628, CA, Delft, The Netherlands;(2) Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, England
Abstract:
The volume-averaged equations are derived for convective flow in porous media. In the thermal energy equation viscous dissipation
is taken into account, and a suitable form is obtained which is valid when Brinkman effects are significant.