External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient in Heat Transfer Formulas

External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is the proportionality constant between the heat flux and the thermodynamic driving force for the flow of heat in case of convective heat transfer. And is denoted by h_outside. External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Note that the value of External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is always positive.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient

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FAQ

What is the External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient?

External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is the proportionality constant between the heat flux and the thermodynamic driving force for the flow of heat in case of convective heat transfer. External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Note that the value of External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is always positive.

Can the External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient be negative?

No, the External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient, measured in Heat Transfer Coefficient cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient?

External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient 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 External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient can be measured.

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