The heat transfer by conduction through a thick cylinder (Q) is given by (where T₁ = Higher temperature, T₂ = Lower temperature, r₁ = Inside radius, r₂ = Outside radius, l = Length of cylinder, and k = Thermal conductivity)
Q = [2πlk (T₁ - T₂)]/2.3 log (r₂/r₁)
The most commonly used method for the design of duct size is the
Thermal diffusivity is a