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Effective Thermal Conductivity is the rate of heat transfer through a unit thickness of the material per unit area per unit temperature difference. Check FAQs
kEff=Qs(r2-r1)4πr1r2ΔT
kEff - Effective Thermal Conductivity?Qs - Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres?r2 - Outer Radius?r1 - Inside Radius?ΔT - Temperature Difference?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.2744Edit=2Edit(0.02Edit-0.01Edit)43.14160.01Edit0.02Edit29Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
kEff=Qs(r2-r1)4πr1r2ΔT
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
kEff=2W(0.02m-0.01m)4π0.01m0.02m29K
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
kEff=2W(0.02m-0.01m)43.14160.01m0.02m29K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
kEff=2(0.02-0.01)43.14160.010.0229
Next Step Evaluate
kEff=0.274405074296371W/(m*K)
LAST Step Rounding Answer
kEff=0.2744W/(m*K)

Effective thermal conductivity Formula Elements

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Effective Thermal Conductivity
Effective Thermal Conductivity is the rate of heat transfer through a unit thickness of the material per unit area per unit temperature difference.
Symbol: kEff
Measurement: Thermal ConductivityUnit: W/(m*K)
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres
Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres is defined as the movement of heat across the border of the system due to a difference in temperature between the system and its surroundings.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Outer Radius
Outer Radius is a straight line from the centre to the outer circumference of a circle or sphere.
Symbol: r2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Inside Radius
Inside Radius is a straight line from the centre to the inner circumference of a circle or sphere.
Symbol: r1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature Difference
Temperature Difference is the measure of the hotness or the coldness of an object.
Symbol: ΔT
Measurement: Temperature DifferenceUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Effective Thermal Conductivity

​Go Effective thermal conductivity for annular space between concentric cylinders
kEff=e'(ln(DoDi)2π(ti-to))
​Go Effective thermal conductivity given Prandtl number
kEff=0.386kl((Pr0.861+Pr)0.25)(Rac)0.25
​Go Effective thermal conductivity for space between two concentric spheres
kEff=Qs(π(ti-to))(DoDiL)
​Go Effective Thermal Conductivity given Rayleigh Number based on Turbulence
kEff=kl0.74((Pr0.861+Pr)0.25)Rac0.25

Other formulas in Effective Thermal Conductivity and Heat Transfer category

​Go Heat transfer per unit length for annular space between concentric cylinders
e'=(2πkEffln(DoDi))(ti-to)
​Go Heat transfer between concentric spheres given both diameters
Qs=(kEffπ(ti-to))(DoDiL)
​Go Heat transfer between concentric spheres given both radii
Qs=4πkEffr1r2ΔTr2-r1

How to Evaluate Effective thermal conductivity?

Effective thermal conductivity evaluator uses Effective Thermal Conductivity = (Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres*(Outer Radius-Inside Radius))/(4*pi*Inside Radius*Outer Radius*Temperature Difference) to evaluate the Effective Thermal Conductivity, The Effective thermal conductivity formula is defined as the transport of energy due to random molecular motion across a temperature gradient. Effective Thermal Conductivity is denoted by kEff symbol.

How to evaluate Effective thermal conductivity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective thermal conductivity, enter Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres (Qs), Outer Radius (r2), Inside Radius (r1) & Temperature Difference (ΔT) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective thermal conductivity

What is the formula to find Effective thermal conductivity?
The formula of Effective thermal conductivity is expressed as Effective Thermal Conductivity = (Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres*(Outer Radius-Inside Radius))/(4*pi*Inside Radius*Outer Radius*Temperature Difference). Here is an example- 0.274405 = (2*(0.02-0.01))/(4*pi*0.01*0.02*29).
How to calculate Effective thermal conductivity?
With Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres (Qs), Outer Radius (r2), Inside Radius (r1) & Temperature Difference (ΔT) we can find Effective thermal conductivity using the formula - Effective Thermal Conductivity = (Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres*(Outer Radius-Inside Radius))/(4*pi*Inside Radius*Outer Radius*Temperature Difference). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Thermal Conductivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Thermal Conductivity-
  • Effective Thermal Conductivity=Heat Transfer per Unit Length*((ln(Outside Diameter/Inside Diameter))/(2*pi)*(Inside Temperature-Outside Temperature))OpenImg
  • Effective Thermal Conductivity=0.386*Thermal Conductivity of Liquid*(((Prandtl Number)/(0.861+Prandtl Number))^0.25)*(Rayleigh Number Based on Turbulance)^0.25OpenImg
  • Effective Thermal Conductivity=Heat transfer Between Concentric Spheres/((pi*(Inside Temperature-Outside Temperature))*((Outside Diameter*Inside Diameter)/Length))OpenImg
Can the Effective thermal conductivity be negative?
Yes, the Effective thermal conductivity, measured in Thermal Conductivity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective thermal conductivity?
Effective thermal conductivity is usually measured using the Watt per Meter per K[W/(m*K)] for Thermal Conductivity. Kilowatt per Meter per K[W/(m*K)], Calorie (IT) per Second per Centimeter per °C[W/(m*K)], Kilocalorie (th) per Hour per Meter per °C[W/(m*K)] are the few other units in which Effective thermal conductivity can be measured.
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