Fourier Heat Conduction (1D)

thermo-conduction

Fourier Heat Conduction (1D)

thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Q = -k A \frac{dT}{dx}

Heat transfer through a solid by conduction

One-dimensional, steady conduction; sign indicates heat-flow direction

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  {
    "symbol": "Q",
    "name": "Heat Transfer Rate",
    "unit": "W",
    "siUnit": "W",
    "imperialUnit": "BTU/hr"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "k",
    "name": "Thermal Conductivity",
    "unit": "W/(m·K)",
    "siUnit": "W/(m·K)",
    "imperialUnit": "BTU/(hr·ft·°F)"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "A",
    "name": "Cross-sectional Area",
    "unit": "m²",
    "siUnit": "m²",
    "imperialUnit": "ft²"
  },
  {
    "symbol": "dT/dx",
    "name": "Temperature Gradient",
    "unit": "K/m",
    "siUnit": "K/m",
    "imperialUnit": "°F/ft"
  }
]

Q, k, A

conduction, fourier, heat transfer, thermal

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