Question
Derive the general heat conduction equation in cylindrical coordinates by applying the first law to the volume element.
Answers
drwls
For transient situations with no heat generation and azimuthal symmetry, see the derivation of Eq. 2-28 at
http://wwwme.nchu.edu.tw/Enter/html/lab/lab516/Heat%20Transfer/chapter_2.pdf
In this case, T depends upon time (t) and r only.
There is a more complicated equation where there are variations with length z and aximutual angle phi.
http://wwwme.nchu.edu.tw/Enter/html/lab/lab516/Heat%20Transfer/chapter_2.pdf
In this case, T depends upon time (t) and r only.
There is a more complicated equation where there are variations with length z and aximutual angle phi.