Heat Flux
Heat flux, abbreviated as Q", also called thermal flux, is the heat flow rate transfer through a given surface, per unit surface.
Heat Flux formula |
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\(\large{ Q" = \frac { Q_f } { A } }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ Q" }\) = heat flux | \(\large{\frac{Btu}{hr-ft^2}}\) | \(\large{\frac{W}{m^2}}\) |
\(\large{ A }\) = area | \(\large{ft^2}\) | \(\large{m^2}\) |
\(\large{ Q_f }\) = heat flow rate | \(\large{\frac{Btu}{hr}}\) | \(\large{W}\) |
Tags: Heat Equations