文摘
The modelling of non-linear, isothermal moisture flow in porous media without hysteresis is considered. Different formulations based on different potentials for the Fickian moisture flow are compared. Kirchhoffs flow potential, i.e. the integral of any state-dependent moisture flow coefficient, is introduced. The problem with a highly variable flow coefficient vanishes. The theoretical, numerical and computational basis for isothermal moisture transport in building materials using Kirchhoff potentials is described.