Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer in Convection Formulas

Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer may be defined as the amount of heat transmitted for a unit temperature difference between surrounding fluid and unit area of surface in unit time. And is denoted by h_co. Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Note that the value of Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer is always negative.

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What is the Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer?

Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer may be defined as the amount of heat transmitted for a unit temperature difference between surrounding fluid and unit area of surface in unit time. Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Note that the value of Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer is always negative.

Can the Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer be negative?

Yes, the Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer, measured in Heat Transfer Coefficient can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer?

Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K] for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Watt per Square Meter per Celcius[W/m²*K], Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K], Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Celcius[W/m²*K] are the few other units in which Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer can be measured.

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