Temperature multiplied by Power?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of temperature times power and its relevance in mathematical calculations or physical phenomena. The idea of Transistor Safe Operating Area is mentioned as a possible example, where plots can be transformed to include a Power * Temperature axis. The conversation also mentions a document that discusses co-simulation of electric and magnetic circuits, which touches on the concept of power times temperature in thermal conduction problems. The question of where this concept comes from and the lack of examples is also raised.
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I'm trying to come up with a situation, perhaps in a mathematical calculation, or characteristic describing physical phenomena that is related to temperature times power. I know that thermal conductivity is measured in temperature divided by power, but unsure of a scenario were temperature times power comes up. I'm just looking for an example and can't seem to find anything. Thanks for any help.

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Interesting question. I'm not sure there is one, but Transistor Safe Operating Area comes to mind. You might be able to transform some of the associated plots to have a Power * Temperature axis...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_operating_area
 
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Google found this. See bottom of page 1. I'm afraid I haven't looked at it very carefully so might not be quite what you are looking for...

https://peer.asee.org/co-simulation-of-electric-and-magnetic-circuits.pdf

In thermal conduction problems, for example, the product of "effort" variable and "flow" variable is again not power, but power times temperature.
 
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"In thermal conduction problems, for example, the product
of "effort" variable and "flow" variable is again not power, but power times temperature."

But for thermal conduction I thought that the effort variable was hear flow rate and temperature. Where are they getting power times temperature confuses me
 
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You haven't found anything in the last 2 weeks in your own research or with our ideas? Where does this question come from anyway?
 
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No I have found nothing. That document didn't really explain anything. I honestly haven't had much time. It's just for my own curiosity, and because I find it odd that there doesn't seem to be anything.
 

FAQ: Temperature multiplied by Power?

What is the relationship between temperature and power?

The relationship between temperature and power is that as temperature increases, so does power. This is because temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles, and higher temperatures mean more energy is being transferred, resulting in a higher power output.

How is temperature multiplied by power calculated?

The calculation for temperature multiplied by power is simply multiplying the temperature (in units of Kelvin) by the power (in units of watts). This will give the result in units of Kelvin-watts.

Why is temperature multiplied by power an important concept in science?

Temperature multiplied by power is important because it helps scientists understand the energy transfer and conversion processes that occur in various systems. It also allows for the analysis and comparison of different systems based on their temperature and power outputs.

Can temperature multiplied by power be negative?

Yes, temperature multiplied by power can be negative. This would occur if the temperature and power have opposite signs, resulting in a negative value for the product. This can happen in systems where energy is being transferred in different directions, such as in a heat pump.

How does temperature multiplied by power relate to the laws of thermodynamics?

Temperature multiplied by power is related to the laws of thermodynamics, specifically the first and second laws. The first law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted. Temperature multiplied by power is a measure of the energy transfer or conversion process. The second law states that in any energy transfer or conversion, some energy will be lost as heat. This is reflected in the decrease in temperature multiplied by power in real-world systems.

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