Computer vision analysis of a melting interface problem with natural convection

Abstract

This study presents some Computer Vision techniques to analyze a phase-change problem with natural convection. The analysis and interpretation of images are important to understand the phenomenon under study. Methods of image processing and anal sis are used to validate the mathematical model and to automate the process of extracting information from the experimental model. The images produced by the experiment show the melting of a vertical ice layer into a heated rectangular cavity in the presence of natural convection and maximum density.