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Influence of surface type in VTT mould model

Verfasst: 29 Jul 2026, 10:23
von roelhendrickx
Hello,
I am trying to find out how the postprocessor uses the parameter 'surface type' in the calculation of the mould growth index M according to Hannu- Viitanen and Ojanen et al.. In the original papers I find only the material type. Intuitively I understand how the surface characteristics have an important influence, but is it also possible to disclose how it is mathematically incorporated? I have the impression that it influences dM/dt quite a lot, but that M_max is not affected by it?
Kind regards,
Roel

Re: Influence of surface type in VTT mould model

Verfasst: 03 Aug 2026, 16:49
von fechner
Hello,

I got once a Excel file with an updated VTT model from Tampere University. You can download it here:
https://datashare.tu-dresden.de/s/BtxPrHaB2mnWp32
There you find this calculation and from this I derived our model. Unfortunately I don't have further information.

Re: Influence of surface type in VTT mould model

Verfasst: 12 Aug 2026, 07:58
von roelhendrickx
Thank you very much!
I will have a go at the translation and dive into it.
Best regards,
Roel