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How is defined Temperature when you call it in a function ?

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Hello,

I am currently on a problem where I have a Temperature dependent heat source, in my formula I put the temperature as "T" variable. The problem is that I am wondering how the temperature is defined if I run a simulation. I mean, is it defined as the mean temperature inside my heated volume when it is used by my heat source ? Or is it defined in each of my elements and so if I have a gradient of temperature the heat source won't be the same from one position to another ?

Thank you,

Johan


2 Replies Last Post 10 juil. 2018, 11:10 UTC−4

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Posted: 6 years ago 10 juil. 2018, 10:54 UTC−4

The second: the heat generated is function of the local temperature at the same point, so the heat source field will not be uniform if there is a temperature gradient.

The second: the heat generated is function of the local temperature at the same point, so the heat source field will not be uniform if there is a temperature gradient.

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Posted: 6 years ago 10 juil. 2018, 11:10 UTC−4

Thank you for your answer Etienne ! It will be useful !

Thank you for your answer Etienne ! It will be useful !

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