Enter the power in watts and the temperature difference in degrees Celsius into the calculator to determine the thermal dissipation rate. This calculator helps in evaluating the efficiency of cooling systems.
Thermal Dissipation Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the thermal dissipation rate:
TD = P / ΔT
Variables:
- TD is the thermal dissipation (watts/°C)
- P is the power (watts)
- ΔT is the temperature difference (°C)
To calculate the thermal dissipation rate, divide the power by the temperature difference.
What is Thermal Dissipation?
Thermal dissipation is a measure of how effectively a system can remove heat. It is often used in the context of electronic systems or components where managing heat is critical to performance and longevity. The thermal dissipation rate indicates how many watts of heat can be dissipated for each degree Celsius of temperature difference between the component and its environment.
How to Calculate Thermal Dissipation?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Thermal Dissipation.
- First, determine the power (P) in watts.
- Next, determine the temperature difference (ΔT) in degrees Celsius.
- Use the formula TD = P / ΔT to calculate the thermal dissipation rate.
- Finally, calculate the Thermal Dissipation (TD) in watts per degree Celsius.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Power (P) = 150 watts
Temperature Difference (ΔT) = 25 °C
