Thermodynamics

Heat Conduction

Rate of heat flow through a material.

Variables

P
Heat flow rate
Power (energy/time)
W
k
Thermal conductivity
Material property
W/(m·K)
A
Cross-sectional area
Area of heat flow
ΔT
Temperature difference
Hot - cold
K
L
Length
Distance heat travels
m

Derivation

Fourier's law of heat conduction.

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