One-dimensional thermal conduction law
converts the temperature gradient into conductive heat flux density.
symbols, variables and units
q_z:W/m²;k:W/(m·K);T:K;z:m。
applicable conditions and boundaries
Local Fourier heat conduction; convection and internal heat sources need to be included in the energy equation.
formula source code
The following is a copyable LaTeX expression.
q_z=-k\frac{dT}{dz}Reference and Extended Learning
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Fourier heat conductionGeothermal