ME 333

Heat Transfer

Lecture 4
Spring 2018
Ch.2: Introduction to Conduction
• Simplified Conditions
• One-dimensional
Linear Temperature
• steady-state
Distribution
• plane wall

• Objectives of Ch.2:

• A deeper understanding of Fourier’s law

• Thermal conductivity dependence on the nature of the

medium

• Heat Equation that governs the temperature distribution in

a medium
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Fourier’s Law

One-Dimensional Flow:

• Two Characteristics of 1-D flow  ?

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Heat Flux Vector

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The Temperature Distribution
 The temperature distribution represents how temperature
varies with position in the medium.

 If this distribution is known, it helps in determining

• Conduction heat flux at any point in the medium using
Fourier’s law,
• Thermal stresses in solids,
• Thermal Expansions,
• Structural deflections.
• Optimized Thickness of Insulation
• Compatibility of Special Thermal Coatings
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