Types of Conduction
There are mainly two types of conduction of heat namely:
- Steady State Conduction
- Transient Conduction
Steady State Conduction
Steady state refers to the condition when the temperature of each section of the substance is constant. In steady state conduction the transfer of heat takes place with a constant rate.
A material in which steady-state conduction takes place is called as steady-state conductor. During this conduction, the temperature of the material remains same.
Transient Conduction
Transient Conduction is also known as non-steady conduction. It occurs when the temperature of the substance changes, i.e., the temperature of the substance is changed either from outside or inside.
During the transient conduction, the temperature change is due to the sudden entry of a new heat source within the object. In this conduction, the temperature of the substance varies within the object at a given time.
Conduction
Conduction is the transfer of energy (heat or electricity) from one object to another when there is direct contact between these objects. During Conduction, a molecule gains energy and starts vibrating. This energy is then transferred to the other surrounding molecules until complete transfer of energy within the body is complete.
In this article, we will understand the meaning of conduction, types of conduction, Fourier’s Law, Conduction Resistance, and Heat conduction along with the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation.
Table of Content
- What is Conduction?
- Types of Conduction
- Fourier’s Law
- Conduction Resistance
- Heat Conduction
- Difference Between Conduction, Convection and Radiation
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