A meta-material thermal concentrator model was simulated with different
operating modes and different constructions based on sensu-shaped unit. The
temperature and entropy generation rate was obtained by transient
calculation. Thermal concentration ratio was defined with temperature and
entropy production rate, which was used to analyze and evaluate performance.
Thermal concentration ratio had the biggest value and thermal concentrator
had the best effect at initial stage of the process. A larger temperature
difference or smaller center distance leaded to better thermal control
effect.