ISSN:
1573-1987
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract A general solution is given to the nonlinear steady state heat conduction equation for the case in which a metal is heated by electrical conduction currents. The solution is valid for any temperature variation in the thermal and electrical conductivities and is illustrated by application to a typical Joule heating situation in one dimension. Comparison of the case of temperature dependent conductivities for a metal with the solution which assumes both of these conductivities to remain constant with varying temperature reveals some interesting differences between the two cases.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00385728
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