EqnSheet Midterm2021
EqnSheet Midterm2021
EqnSheet Midterm2021
q is the volumetric energy (generation) source term (W/m3) and thermal diffusivity, α =(k /ρ c)
∂T 1 ∂T q
ρc = ∇ ⋅ (k∇T ) + q OR = ∇ 2T + for constant k
∂t α ∂t k
1 ∂ 2 ∂T 1 ∂ ∂T 1 ∂ 2T
r + 2 sin θ + 2 2 2
r ∂r ∂r r sin θ ∂θ
2
∂θ r sin θ ∂φ
(i, j , k ) represent unit vectors along (x,y,z), (r,θ,z) or (r,θ,φ) directions in rectangular, cylindrical & spherical systems.
Thermal Resistance (R), current (q) and driving potential difference (∆T) analogy to Ohm’s Law
Convection Resistance Rc = 1/(hAs). Conductive resistance Rk as in table below. Overall heat transfer coefficient U
U = 1/ (Rtot A)
q = U A ∆T
Contact Resistance
∆T
Rt'',c =
q ''
(m K / W )
2
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Temperature Distributions and heat transfer rates for fins of uniform cross-section
Tip
Total Heat Transfer Rate qf
(x=L)
θ (x ) − mx
Infinite Fin q f = (hPkAc ) θ b
1/ 2
( L → ∞)
=e
θb
with
m = [(hP) /(kAc )]
1/ 2
θ ( x) = T ( x) − T∞ θ b = θ (0) = Tb − T∞ cosh( x) = (e x + e − x ) / 2, sinh( x) = (e x − e − x ) / 2
θ 1
Fin thermal Rt , f = b Fin base thermal Rt ,b =
resistance qf resistance hAc ,b
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