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Area of Science:

  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Soil Science
  • Environmental Engineering

Background:

  • Soil thermal conductivity is crucial for heat transfer applications like ground source heat pumps.
  • Accurate measurement of soil thermal conductivity is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
  • Existing models may not cover the full range of soil textures and saturation levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, convenient, and accurate model for predicting soil thermal conductivity.
  • To establish a clear relationship between soil thermal conductivity and the degree of saturation.
  • To provide a versatile tool for estimating soil thermal properties across diverse conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a new model incorporating dry soil thermal conductivity (λdry) and saturated soil thermal conductivity (λsat).
  • Utilized a linear expression for λdry and a geometric mean model for λsat.
  • Added a quadratic function to calculate thermal conductivity beyond the λdry and λsat limits.
  • Validated the model against measured data from 51 soil samples (sand to silty clay loam) and compared it with five existing models.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model demonstrated a strong agreement with measured soil thermal conductivity data.
  • The model effectively predicted thermal conductivity for a wide range of soil textures and water content.
  • It outperformed or matched the performance of five other commonly used models.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model offers a simplified and accurate method for determining soil thermal conductivity.
  • It is applicable to various soil types and saturation levels, enhancing practical applications.
  • This research contributes to efficient thermal management in geotechnical and environmental engineering projects.