Heat Transfer Modeling in Multi-Layer Cookware using Finite Element Method

Abstract

Temperature and its distribution (TD) on the surface that contacts food are important parameters in improving cookware performance. Heat capacity of utensil material and its inertness to the contents are also significant. Multi-layer- plate (MLP) provides improved thermal and chemical properties. In this study the main objectives are to find the best structure (single or multi-layer) and materials to provide maximum temperature degree and uniform TD up side surface of pan. And also heat retaining of used metals with goal of improving the thermal quality of pan to economize the energy. To achieve this aim were employed Finite Element Method (FEM) for analyzing transient thermal behavior of applied materials. The analysis has been extended for different metals, we achieved the best temperature profile and heat retaining in Copper/ Stainless Steel MLP.