Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor Formula

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Volumetric Heat Generation it is the amount of energy that must be added, in the form of heat, to one unit of volume of the material in order to cause an increase of one unit in its temperature. Check FAQs
qg=(i2)ρ
qg - Volumetric Heat Generation?i - Electric Current Density?ρ - Resistivity?

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17Edit=(1000Edit2)1.7E-5Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
qg=(i2)ρ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
qg=(1000A/m²2)1.7E-5Ω*m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
qg=(10002)1.7E-5
LAST Step Evaluate
qg=17W/m³

Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor Formula Elements

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Volumetric Heat Generation
Volumetric Heat Generation it is the amount of energy that must be added, in the form of heat, to one unit of volume of the material in order to cause an increase of one unit in its temperature.
Symbol: qg
Measurement: Power DensityUnit: W/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Electric Current Density
The Electric current density is the amount of charge per unit of time that flows through the unit area of a chosen cross-section.
Symbol: i
Measurement: Surface Current DensityUnit: A/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Resistivity
Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: Electric ResistivityUnit: Ω*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor?

Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor evaluator uses Volumetric Heat Generation = (Electric Current Density^2)*Resistivity to evaluate the Volumetric Heat Generation, Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor is when heat generated within a material is due to passage of electric current and can be expressed in electrical terms. Volumetric Heat Generation is denoted by qg symbol.

How to evaluate Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor, enter Electric Current Density (i) & Resistivity (ρ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor

What is the formula to find Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor?
The formula of Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor is expressed as Volumetric Heat Generation = (Electric Current Density^2)*Resistivity. Here is an example- 17 = (1000^2)*1.7E-05.
How to calculate Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor?
With Electric Current Density (i) & Resistivity (ρ) we can find Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor using the formula - Volumetric Heat Generation = (Electric Current Density^2)*Resistivity.
Can the Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor be negative?
No, the Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor, measured in Power Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor?
Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor is usually measured using the Watt Per Cubic Meter[W/m³] for Power Density. Horsepower Per Litre[W/m³], Decawatt Per Cubic Meter[W/m³], Gigawatt Per Cubic Meter[W/m³] are the few other units in which Volumetric Heat Generation in Current Carrying Electrical Conductor can be measured.
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