Thermal Conduction Rate
P = k_th·A·ΔT / L
What it says
The heat flowing through a slab, from its conductivity, area, thickness and temperature difference.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
P | Heat flow rate (W) | M L^2 T^-3 |
k_th | 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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