Heat Rate in Conduction Formulas

Heat Rate is the amount of energy required by an electrical generator or a power plant to produce a one-kilowatt hour of electricity. And is denoted by Q_rate. Heat Rate is usually measured using the Watt for Power. Note that the value of Heat Rate is always negative.

Formulas to find Heat Rate in Conduction

fxInstantaneous heat transfer rateGo

List of variables in Conduction formulas

fx Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient Go

fx Surface Area Go

fx Initial Temperature Go

fx Fluid Temperature Go

fx Time Elapsed Go

fx Density Go

fx Total Volume Go

fx Specific Heat Capacity Go

FAQ

What is the Heat Rate?

Heat Rate is the amount of energy required by an electrical generator or a power plant to produce a one-kilowatt hour of electricity. Heat Rate is usually measured using the Watt for Power. Note that the value of Heat Rate is always negative.

Can the Heat Rate be negative?

Yes, the Heat Rate, measured in Power can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Heat Rate?

Heat Rate is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Heat Rate can be measured.

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