Heat Transfer Boundary Conditions

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What is meant by constant surface temperature in heat transfer analysis?

Constant surface temperature means that the temperature at the surface remains constant over time, denoted as $T(0, t) = T_s$.

What role does Fourier's law play in conduction analysis?

Fourier's law relates the heat flux to the temperature gradient and is applied after determining the temperature distribution.

How does thermal conductivity impact the conduction of heat in materials?

Thermal conductivity measures a material's ability to transfer thermal energy, influencing how quickly heat can be conducted through it.

What is transient heat conduction, and how is it analyzed?

Transient heat conduction refers to the change in temperature over time, analyzed by solving the heat equation and considering time-dependent conditions. Signup and view all the answers

In nanoscale conduction, what factors affect energy carrier motion?

Energy carrier motion is affected by collisions with physical boundaries and the mean free path of carriers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of the heat flux components in Cartesian coordinates?

The heat flux components are given by $q'' = -k(\frac{\partial T}{\partial x} i + \frac{\partial T}{\partial y} j + \frac{\partial T}{\partial z} k)$. Signup and view all the answers

How does the heat flux in cylindrical coordinates differ from Cartesian coordinates?

In cylindrical coordinates, the heat flux is expressed as $q'' = -k(\frac{\partial T}{\partial r} i + \frac{1}{r}\frac{\partial T}{\partial \phi} j + \frac{\partial T}{\partial z} k)$. Signup and view all the answers

In spherical coordinates, what affects the heat flux in the angular direction?

In spherical coordinates, the heat flux in the angular direction is influenced by both $\frac{1}{r \sin \theta}$ and the temperature gradient $\frac{\partial T}{\partial \phi}$. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for radial heat transfer rate in a cylinder?

The radial heat transfer rate in a cylinder is given by $q_r = A_r q'' = 2\pi r L q''$. Signup and view all the answers

What does the heat diffusion equation represent in heat transfer analysis?

The heat diffusion equation represents a differential equation that provides the temperature distribution in a stationary medium. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of transient heat conduction, what factors are considered?

Transient heat conduction considers time-dependent changes in temperature and the rate of heat conduction through a medium. Signup and view all the answers

How is heat conduction analyzed in multi-dimensional systems?

Heat conduction in multi-dimensional systems is analyzed by decomposing the problem into Cartesian, cylindrical, or spherical coordinates based on geometrical considerations. Signup and view all the answers

What are boundary conditions in heat transfer analysis?

Boundary conditions define the thermal environment and constraints at the surfaces of the analysis domain, such as prescribed temperatures or heat flux. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between temperature gradient and heat transfer rate?

The heat transfer rate is directly proportional to the temperature gradient; as the gradient increases, the heat transfer rate also increases. Signup and view all the answers

Define the term 'conductive heat transfer'.

Conductive heat transfer refers to the transfer of thermal energy through a material without the bulk movement of the material itself. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constant Temperature Boundary Condition

Temperature at a surface is equal to a specific value.
Used to model scenarios where the surface is constantly in contact with a heat source or sink.

Constant Heat Flux Boundary Condition

Heat flux is specified at a surface.
Used to model scenarios where a constant amount of heat is being added or removed from a surface.

Convection Boundary Condition

Accounts for heat transfer between a surface and a fluid.
Represents convection heat transfer.

Thermophysical Properties

Thermal conductivity: Material's ability to conduct heat. Higher conductivity means better heat transfer.
Thermal diffusivity: Material's response to changes in its thermal environment. Higher diffusivity, rapid response.

Nanoscale Effects

Energy carrier motion is responsible for conduction.
Mean free path: Average distance traveled by an energy carrier before a collision.
Energy carriers collide with physical boundaries, influencing their propagation, especially in thin films.

Conduction Analysis

Microscale or nanoscale effects should be considered in problems involving small physical dimensions or rapid temperature changes.
Solve the appropriate heat equation to obtain the temperature distribution.
Apply Fourier's law of heat conduction to determine heat flux.

Heat Flux Components

Cartesian coordinates: x, y, z
Cylindrical coordinates: r,  , z
Spherical coordinates: r,  , 
Angular coordinates: Temperature gradient calculated based on temperature change over a length scale, expressed in °C/m.

Heat Rate

For radial conduction in a cylinder or sphere, heat rate determined by:
- Cylinder: q= Ar qr''=2π rL qr'' [W]
- Sphere: q= Ar qr''=4π r^2 qr'' [W]

Heat Diffusion Equation

Differential equation that determines the temperature distribution in a stationary medium.
Based on conservation of energy applied to a differential control volume.

Heat Diffusion Equation (Special Case)

One-dimensional conduction in a planar medium with constant properties and no generation.
Equation simplifies to: ∂^2T/∂x^2= 1/α ∂T/∂t

Heat Diffusion Equation (Radial Systems)

Cylindrical coordinates: 1/r ∂/∂r (kr ∂T/∂r) + 1/r^2 ∂/∂  (k ∂T/ ∂ ) + ∂/∂z (k ∂T/ ∂z) + q'' = ρ cp ∂T/ ∂t
Spherical coordinates: 1/r^2 ∂/∂r (kr^2 ∂T/∂r) + 1/r^2sin^2  ∂/∂  (k ∂T/ ∂ ) + 1/r^2 sin  ∂/∂  (k sin  ∂T/ ∂ ) + q'' = ρ cp ∂T/ ∂t

Boundary and Initial Conditions

Transient conduction requires an initial temperature distribution specification.
Two boundary conditions must be specified for each coordinate direction due to the second-order nature of the heat equation.

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