Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base Formula

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Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer is the amount of heat flow through a body per unit time, usually measured in watts (joules per second). Check FAQs
Qfin=(kfinAcsPfh)0.5(to-ta)
Qfin - Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer?kfin - Thermal Conductivity?Acs - Cross Sectional Area of Fin?Pf - Perimeter of the Fin?h - Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient?to - Base Temperature?ta - Ambient Temperature?

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43.2045Edit=(205Edit9E-5Edit0.046Edit30.17Edit)0.5(573Edit-303Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qfin=(kfinAcsPfh)0.5(to-ta)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qfin=(205W/(m*K)9E-50.046m30.17W/m²*K)0.5(573K-303K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qfin=(2059E-50.04630.17)0.5(573-303)
Next Step Evaluate
Qfin=43.2044539266497W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qfin=43.2045W

Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base Formula Elements

Variables
Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer
Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer is the amount of heat flow through a body per unit time, usually measured in watts (joules per second).
Symbol: Qfin
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity of Fin is a material property that represents at which rate heat energy is transferred through the fin by conduction.
Symbol: kfin
Measurement: Thermal ConductivityUnit: W/(m*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross Sectional Area of Fin
Cross Sectional Area of Fin is the surface area of the Fin which is perpendicular to the direction of Heat Flow.
Symbol: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Perimeter of the Fin
Perimeter of the Fin refers to the total length of the outer boundary of the fin that is exposed to the surrounding medium.
Symbol: Pf
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient
Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient is a parameter that quantifies the rate of heat transfer between a solid surface and the surrounding fluid due to convection.
Symbol: h
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Base Temperature
Base Temperature is the temperature at the base of the fin.
Symbol: to
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ambient Temperature
Ambient Temperature is the temperature of the ambient or surrounding fluid which is in contact with the fin.
Symbol: ta
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base?

Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base evaluator uses Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer = (Thermal Conductivity*Cross Sectional Area of Fin*Perimeter of the Fin*Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient)^0.5*(Base Temperature-Ambient Temperature) to evaluate the Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer, Heat Transfer by conduction at Base is defined as the process in which the molecules are moved from the region of higher temperature to lower temperature. Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer is denoted by Qfin symbol.

How to evaluate Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base, enter Thermal Conductivity (kfin), Cross Sectional Area of Fin (Acs), Perimeter of the Fin (Pf), Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient (h), Base Temperature (to) & Ambient Temperature (ta) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base

What is the formula to find Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base?
The formula of Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base is expressed as Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer = (Thermal Conductivity*Cross Sectional Area of Fin*Perimeter of the Fin*Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient)^0.5*(Base Temperature-Ambient Temperature). Here is an example- 43.20445 = (205*9E-05*0.046*30.17)^0.5*(573-303).
How to calculate Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base?
With Thermal Conductivity (kfin), Cross Sectional Area of Fin (Acs), Perimeter of the Fin (Pf), Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient (h), Base Temperature (to) & Ambient Temperature (ta) we can find Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base using the formula - Rate of Conductive Heat Transfer = (Thermal Conductivity*Cross Sectional Area of Fin*Perimeter of the Fin*Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient)^0.5*(Base Temperature-Ambient Temperature).
Can the Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base be negative?
Yes, the Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base?
Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Heat Transfer by Conduction at Base can be measured.
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