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¶
Define the name of the link property.
Physics type¶
Shows if the link property is mechanical or thermal.
Property type¶
Shows the link property type.
Heat transfer coefficient¶
Define the value of the heat transfer coefficient applied to a link. Enter the value [W/m2/K].