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Biot-Fourier Equation |
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Equation |
∂
T
∂
t
=
κ
cρ
∇
2
T
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Definition of terms |
T = temperature, t = time, κ = thermal conductivity, c = specific heat capacity,
ρ = density |
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Comments |
The Biot-Fourier equation is the equation for the variation of temperature with position and time in a heat conductor.
It is named after Jean-Baptiste Biot (1774 - 1862) and Joseph Fourier (1768 - 1830). |
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References
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http://www.xrefer.com/entry/639542 |
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