Thermal Resistance in Convection Formulas

The Thermal Resistance is a measure of a material’s ability to resist heat flow, impacting the efficiency of thermal insulation in various heat transfer processes. And is denoted by R_th. Thermal Resistance is usually measured using the Kelvin per Watt for Thermal Resistance. Note that the value of Thermal Resistance is always negative.

Formulas to find Thermal Resistance in Convection

fxThermal Resistance in Convection Heat TransferGo

List of variables in Convection formulas

fx Exposed Surface Area Go

fx Coefficient of Convective Heat Transfer Go

FAQ

What is the Thermal Resistance?

The Thermal Resistance is a measure of a material’s ability to resist heat flow, impacting the efficiency of thermal insulation in various heat transfer processes. Thermal Resistance is usually measured using the Kelvin per Watt for Thermal Resistance. Note that the value of Thermal Resistance is always negative.

Can the Thermal Resistance be negative?

Yes, the Thermal Resistance, measured in Thermal Resistance can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Thermal Resistance?

Thermal Resistance 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 can be measured.

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