Heat transfer coefficient#
The heat transfer coefficient is the proportionality constant that links the heat flow to the temperature difference using the equation [1]. Use the heat transfer coefficient for links with distributed interfaces.
\[Q = HTC * A * (T_2 - T_1) \quad [1]\]
Parameter |
Symbol |
Unit |
|---|---|---|
Heat flow |
\(Q\) |
\([W]\) |
Heat transfer coefficient |
\(HTC\) |
\([W/m^2/K]\) |
Surface area |
\(A\) |
\([m^2]\) |
Environmental temperature |
\(T_2\) |
\([K]\) |
Surface temperature |
\(T_1\) |
\([K]\) |
Name#
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Physics type#
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Property type#
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Heat transfer coefficient#
Define the value of the heat transfer coefficient applied to a link. Enter the value [W/m2/K].