Conduction heat Definition and 12 Threads

On the surface of a semi-infinite solid, a point heat source releases a power ##q##; apart from this, the surface of the solid is adiabatic. The heat melts the solid so that a molten pool forms and grows. Let's hypothesize that the pool temperature is homogeneously equal to the melting...

Summary:: Determine the temperature distribution in a bar (very long– 2D) with rectangular cross section, in steady state, with imposed flux at one face, convection at the opposing face (Tinf, h), and imposed temperature (T1) at the two remaining walls. I am trying to find the analytical...

When we measure 'the rate of conduction heat transfer'=Q , we assume that the hot side and the cold side's area are same. But if the both side's area is different to each other, how can i know the rate of conduction heat transfer? like below figure. Would you like to help me?? Thanks.

How to modify this Formula? and arrive at the solution. Q = -K(Th-Tc)A/thickness

It is easy to understand heat conduction in a gas as the nucleus of atoms may collide with transfer of kinetic energy. But the space within a solid is vastly empty space and the nucleus of the atoms cannot collide. So if the surface of a solid is in contact with a hot gas, how is kinetic energy...

Homework Statement I have a copper tube with outer radius r2 and inner radius of r1. Half the tube is exposed to the surrounding air while the other half is embedded into the ground. The outside air temperature is T2 and the ground temperature is T3. What is the air temperature inside the tube...

In context of heat transfer, are conduction and diffusion same process?

Natural convection always occurs opposite of gravity due to buoyancy; but I am confused as ice is solid so how could possibly convection even contribute to the heat transfer. I doubt about air movements nearby block that may contribute to greater heat transfer rate in case of hot block placed...

In my physiology (biological science) class it was explained that, upon eating some food source, some energy is converted into a useful form for the body, and some energy is lost in the form of heat. The lecturer didn't explain what form this heat is in. I thought that 'heat' must be an EM...

Hi, I was provided a http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=372664# that I'm lost on. I was given an equation that we solved for earlier in the semester using the finite difference (dx method). (first image below). The http://eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=372664# wasn't clear when...

Homework Statement A conduction heat wave is caused to pass through a metal bar of average temperature Tmean = 35.0 °C, altering its temperature sinusoidally with an amplitude of Ti = 2.0 °C. The equation which gives the temperature, T(x,t), of the metal bar at any place x (in meters) inside...

[b]1. Homework Statement [/b the ends of a 20cm long,2cm diameter rod are maintained at 0degrees and 100degrees by immersion in an ice-water bath and boiling water. heat is conducted through the rod at 4.5x10^4J/h. of what material is the rod made? Homework Equations Q/dt=k(A/L)dT The...