High-conductivity inserts positioning approach using constructal theory and agent-based modeling

Abstract

Present study addresses a problem of heat transfer by conduction in steady state in which the best geometry (material sites) is sought in a plate built from two different materials, and subjected to internal heat generation, such that the resistance to heat flow generated within it is minimized. An agent-based model developed in NetLogo using the Constructal Theory is presented. Results show complex geometries that were compared with other works, finding that using the Constructal Theory, it is possible to obtain close to the optimal geometries very similar to the forms found in nature in different flow systems.