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Heat Flow Rate is the amount of heat that is transferred per unit of time in some material, usually measured in watt. Heat is the flow of thermal energy driven by thermal non-equilibrium. Check FAQs
q=-k1Acto-tiw
q - Heat Flow Rate?k1 - Thermal Conductivity of Heat?Ac - Cross Sectional Area?to - Outside Temperature?ti - Inside Temperature?w - Width of Plane Surface?

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799.8571Edit=-10.18Edit11Edit321Edit-371Edit7Edit
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Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
q=-k1Acto-tiw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
q=-10.18W/(m*K)11321K-371K7m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
q=-10.1811321-3717
Next Step Evaluate
q=799.857142857143W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
q=799.8571W

Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Heat Flow Rate
Heat Flow Rate is the amount of heat that is transferred per unit of time in some material, usually measured in watt. Heat is the flow of thermal energy driven by thermal non-equilibrium.
Symbol: q
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thermal Conductivity of Heat
Thermal Conductivity of Heat is the amount of heat flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance.
Symbol: k1
Measurement: Thermal ConductivityUnit: W/(m*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross Sectional Area
Cross sectional area is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point.
Symbol: Ac
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Outside Temperature
Outside Temperature is the temperature of air present outside.
Symbol: to
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Inside Temperature
Inside Temperature is the temperature of air present inside.
Symbol: ti
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Width of Plane Surface
Width of Plane Surface is the measurement or extent of plane surface from side to side.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Heat Flow Rate

​Go Rate of Convective Heat Transfer
q=htransferAexpo(Tw-Ta)

Other formulas in Basics of Modes of Heat Transfer category

​Go Total Emissive Power of Radiating Body
Eb=(ε(Te)4)[Stefan-BoltZ]
​Go Radial Heat Flowing through Cylinder
Q=k12πΔTlln(routerrinner)
​Go Radiative Heat Transfer
Q=[Stefan-BoltZ]SABodyF(T14-T24)
​Go Thermal Diffusivity
α=KcondρCo

How to Evaluate Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface?

Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface evaluator uses Heat Flow Rate = -Thermal Conductivity of Heat*Cross Sectional Area*(Outside Temperature-Inside Temperature)/Width of Plane Surface to evaluate the Heat Flow Rate, Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface gives the rate at which heat flows through the wall or surface for given temperature and material conditions. Heat Flow Rate is denoted by q symbol.

How to evaluate Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface, enter Thermal Conductivity of Heat (k1), Cross Sectional Area (Ac), Outside Temperature (to), Inside Temperature (ti) & Width of Plane Surface (w) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface

What is the formula to find Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface?
The formula of Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface is expressed as Heat Flow Rate = -Thermal Conductivity of Heat*Cross Sectional Area*(Outside Temperature-Inside Temperature)/Width of Plane Surface. Here is an example- 799.8571 = -10.18*11*(321-371)/7.
How to calculate Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface?
With Thermal Conductivity of Heat (k1), Cross Sectional Area (Ac), Outside Temperature (to), Inside Temperature (ti) & Width of Plane Surface (w) we can find Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface using the formula - Heat Flow Rate = -Thermal Conductivity of Heat*Cross Sectional Area*(Outside Temperature-Inside Temperature)/Width of Plane Surface.
What are the other ways to Calculate Heat Flow Rate?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Heat Flow Rate-
  • Heat Flow Rate=Heat Transfer Coefficient*Exposed Surface Conv Area*(Surface Temperature-Ambient Air Temperature)OpenImg
Can the Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface be negative?
Yes, the Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface?
Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Heat Transfer through Plane Wall or Surface can be measured.
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