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resistivity plotting
Posted May 7, 2013, 5:47 a.m. EDT Low-Frequency Electromagnetics, Results & Visualization Version 4.3a 1 Reply
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Hi
I am running a stationary model of a wire network usinf Electric currents and Heat transfer in solids . Each copper
wire (linearised reistivity) has a constant current. There are heat losses to the air and heat conducted between
wires at their junctions.
There is a resultant temperature gradient along each wire. How can I get a plot of the variation in resistivity?
I see uniform heat losses along the wire even though the temperature varies (and therefore resistance should vary)
Something seems to be working because temperatures are a bit lower with constant conductivity model.
Thanks
David
1 Reply Last Post May 7, 2013, 7:53 a.m. EDT
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1 decade ago
Hi
to enhance the thermal cooling, if done with convective cooling, is to run once with a large "h[W/m^2/K]" value i.e. 100x what you expect
To plot the resistivity, its normally the material value, with a call to the temperature, something like material.
You could also consider using the JH physics (Joule heating) which combines both EC and HT pre-cooked for you.
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Good luck
Ivar
to enhance the thermal cooling, if done with convective cooling, is to run once with a large "h[W/m^2/K]" value i.e. 100x what you expect
To plot the resistivity, its normally the material value, with a call to the temperature, something like material.
You could also consider using the JH physics (Joule heating) which combines both EC and HT pre-cooked for you.
--
Good luck
Ivar