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djsilva99 / heatrapy

Python library for simulating heat transfer processes

https://djsilva99.github.io/heatrapy

MIT License

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Open mmarras opened 2 years ago

mmarras commented 2 years ago

Would it make sense to put a note somewhere to say what units are expected for cp etc.?

robinsonkwame commented 1 year ago

Also, provide a quick tutorial on how to add a material.

mmarras commented 1 year ago

Unit used in the database (by comparison of already existing values for Al and Cupper and water for latent heat):

cp [specific heat capacity]: J/(kg K)
k [heat conductivity]: W/(m K)
lheat [latent heat]: J/Mg (deduced from database/water Megagram seems to stand out, doubt it's correct.)
rho [density]: kg/m³
tad(d/i) [adiabatic temperature change?]: K