Fourier Number in Conduction Formulas

Fourier Number is the ratio of diffusive or conductive transport rate to the quantity storage rate, where the quantity may be either heat or matter. And is denoted by Fo.

Conduction formulas that make use of Fourier Number

fxTotal Heat Transfer during Time IntervalGo

fxPower on Exponential of Temperature-time Relation given Biot and Fourier NumberGo

fxRatio of Temperature difference for Time Elapsed given Biot and Fourier NumberGo

fxChange in Internal energy of Lumped bodyGo

FAQ

What is the Fourier Number?

Fourier Number is the ratio of diffusive or conductive transport rate to the quantity storage rate, where the quantity may be either heat or matter.

Can the Fourier Number be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Fourier Number, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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