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Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow. Check FAQs
Rth=1houtsideAoutside
Rth - Thermal Resistance?houtside - External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient?Aoutside - Outside Area?

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5.3706Edit=19.8Edit0.019Edit
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Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rth=1houtsideAoutside
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rth=19.8W/m²*K0.019
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rth=19.80.019
Next Step Evaluate
Rth=5.37056928034372K/W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rth=5.3706K/W

Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Thermal Resistance
Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow.
Symbol: Rth
Measurement: Thermal ResistanceUnit: K/W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is the proportionality constant between the heat flux and the thermodynamic driving force for the flow of heat in case of convective heat transfer.
Symbol: houtside
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Outside Area
Outside Area is the space outside the shape. It's a measure of 2-D space, and the units for area are squared ("length squared").
Symbol: Aoutside
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Thermal Resistance

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​Go Thermal Resistance for Convection at Inner Surface
Rth=1Ainsidehinside

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How to Evaluate Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface?

Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface evaluator uses Thermal Resistance = 1/(External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient*Outside Area) to evaluate the Thermal Resistance, The Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface formula is defined as the reciprocal of multiplication of Outside area and Outside HT coefficient. It tells how much resistance is present on the Outer surface. Thermal Resistance is denoted by Rth symbol.

How to evaluate Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface, enter External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (houtside) & Outside Area (Aoutside) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface

What is the formula to find Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface?
The formula of Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface is expressed as Thermal Resistance = 1/(External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient*Outside Area). Here is an example- 5.370569 = 1/(9.8*0.019).
How to calculate Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface?
With External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (houtside) & Outside Area (Aoutside) we can find Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface using the formula - Thermal Resistance = 1/(External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient*Outside Area).
What are the other ways to Calculate Thermal Resistance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thermal Resistance-
  • Thermal Resistance=(ln(Outer Radius of Cylinder/Inner Radius of Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity*Length of Cylinder)OpenImg
  • Thermal Resistance=1/(Inside Area*Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient)OpenImg
Can the Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface be negative?
Yes, the Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface, measured in Thermal Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface?
Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface is usually measured using the Kelvin per Watt[K/W] for Thermal Resistance. Degree Fahrenheit hour per Btu (IT)[K/W], Degree Fahrenheit Hour per Btu (th)[K/W], Kelvin per Milliwatt[K/W] are the few other units in which Thermal Resistance for Convection at Outer Surface can be measured.
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