Maximum Heat Flux in Convection Formulas

Maximum Heat Flux is the heat transfer rate per unit area normal to the direction of heat flow. It is denoted by the letter "q". And is denoted by Q_m. Maximum Heat Flux is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Maximum Heat Flux is always negative.

Formulas to find Maximum Heat Flux in Convection

fxMaximum heat flux to nucleate pool boilingGo

List of variables in Convection formulas

fx Specific Heat of Liquid Go

fx Thermal Conductivity of Liquid Go

fx Density of Liquid Go

fx Density of Vapour Go

fx Change in Enthalpy of Vaporization Go

fx Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid Go

fx Excess Temperature Go

fx Surface Tension Go

fx Temperature of Fluid Go

FAQ

What is the Maximum Heat Flux?

Maximum Heat Flux is the heat transfer rate per unit area normal to the direction of heat flow. It is denoted by the letter "q". Maximum Heat Flux is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter for Heat Flux Density. Note that the value of Maximum Heat Flux is always negative.

Can the Maximum Heat Flux be negative?

Yes, the Maximum Heat Flux, measured in Heat Flux Density can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Maximum Heat Flux?

Maximum Heat Flux is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter[W/m²] for Heat Flux Density. Kilowatt per Square Meter[W/m²], Watt per Square Centimeter[W/m²], Watt per Square Inch[W/m²] are the few other units in which Maximum Heat Flux can be measured.

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