Thermal Conduction (Steady State)
Qdot = k·A·ΔT / L
What it says
Steady-state rate of heat conduction through a slab given its thermal conductivity, area, temperature difference, and thickness.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
Qdot | Heat conduction rate (W) | M L^2 T^-3 |
k | Thermal conductivity (W/(m·K)) | M L T^-3 Θ^-1 |
A | Cross-sectional area (m^2) | L^2 |
ΔT | Temperature difference (K) | Θ |
L | Thickness (m) | L |
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