Ambient Temperature in Heat Transfer Formulas

Ambient Temperature is the temperature of the ambient or surrounding fluid which is in contact with the fin. And is denoted by t_a. Ambient Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin for Temperature. Note that the value of Ambient Temperature is always positive.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Ambient Temperature

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FAQ

What is the Ambient Temperature?

Ambient Temperature is the temperature of the ambient or surrounding fluid which is in contact with the fin. Ambient Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin for Temperature. Note that the value of Ambient Temperature is always positive.

Can the Ambient Temperature be negative?

No, the Ambient Temperature, measured in Temperature cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Ambient Temperature?

Ambient Temperature is usually measured using the Kelvin[K] for Temperature. Celsius[K], Fahrenheit[K], Rankine[K] are the few other units in which Ambient Temperature can be measured.

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