Calculators

Effective conductivity model for rectangular heat sources

This model predicts effective conductivity from a rectangular heat source, based on the composition of the substrate and boundary conditions on the source.

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Thermal fluid properties calculator

Properties of air, Ar, N₂ and H₂ calculated based on correlations developed by Frank McQuillan. Properties of CO₂, H₂O(l) and the ethylene glycols are based on the correlations developed by Tom Lemczyk. The calculator takes the temperature of the fluid as input and outputs an array of properties at 1 atm.

About: Fluid properties [pdf], Fluid properties [pdf]  

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Natural convection model for circular and square-finned annular heat sinks

Based on the Ph.D. research of C.S. Wang, this model predicts heat transfer from natural convection horizontal annular heat sinks. The online model incorporates both fin efficiency and radiation functions.

About: Circular heat sinks [pdf], Circular heat sinks [pdf]

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Natural convection for rectangular heat sinks

This model predicts heat transfer from natural convection rectangular heat sinks. The online model incorporates a fin efficiency function, and allows for both single and back-to-back configurations.

About: Rectangular heat sinks [pdf], Rectangular heat sinks [pdf]

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Special functions calculator

Calculates special mathematical functions, including Gaussian error and complementary error functions, gamma functions, and Bessel functions of integer or fractional order.

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Spreading resistance calculator for circular sources on compound and isotropic disks

Calculates the thermal spreading resistance for a circular source on an isotropic and two-layer circular disk, semi-infinite circular cylinder, or half space.

About: Circular resistance on compond and isotropic disks[pdf], Circular resistance on compound and isotropic disks[pdf], Circular resistence on compund and isotropic disks[pdf]

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Spreading resistance of a circular source on a circular disk with edge cooling

Calculates the thermal spreading resistance for a circular isoflux, parabolic or equivalent isothermal heat source on an isotropic circular disk, where the convection on the bottom and edges are described by two different heat transfer coefficients.

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Spreading resistance calculator for isoflux rectangles and strips on compound flux channels

Calculates two- and three-dimensional thermal spreading resistance for isoflux rectangular and strip sources on an isotropic and two-layer rectangular disk, a semi-infinite rectangular cylinder, or half space.

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Spreading resistance of rectangular disk with edge cooling

Calculates the thermal spreading resistance for a square isoflux heat source on an isotropic square disk, where the convection on the bottom and edges are described by two different heat transfer coefficients.

About: Resistance of rectangular disk with edge cooling [pdf], Resistance of rectangular disk with edge cooling [pdf]

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