functionLumpedHeatTimeConstant
Returns time constant for lumped heat volume
Extends from Modelica.Icons.Function (Icon for functions).
Information
Defined to be the approximate time for a thermal wave to penetrate distant L.
- tau = L^2/(4*alpha_d)
Inputs
| Type | Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI.ThermalResistance | R | Total thermal resistance | |
| SI.HeatCapacity | C | Thermal capacitance |
Outputs
| Type | Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI.Time | tau | Diffusive heat transfer time constant |