
Basics of Heat Transfer: Conduction
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Basics of Heat Transfer: Conduction
Explore the fundamentals of heat transfer in this free online physics course that deals with the heat conduction rate.
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- Avg. Duration1.5-3 Hours (Contains Video)
- Available Languages (1)
English
This course is
CPD-Accredited
Learning Outcomes
In this free course, you will learn how to:
- Apply Fourier's law to calculate the rate of heat transfer across various geometries
- Solve the conduction heat equation by applying boundary conditions to determine the temperature distribution function
- Solve a variety of simple conduction heat transfer problems by applying theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills
- Define thermal resistance and the overall heat transfer coefficient for conduction, convection, and radiation
- Analyse one-dimensional steady-state conduction using different approaches in Cartesian and radial coordinate systems
- Explain the conduction heat equation in Cartesian coordinates by applying the law of energy conservation
- Describe one-dimensional steady-state conduction with heat generation
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