Thermal FEA Formulations

Following formulation is used for conducting thermal FEA.

$\rho_{cp} \frac{\partial T}{\partial t} - \nabla \cdot (k \nabla T) = q_Vol$

$\rho_{cp}$ is the volumetric heat capavity

$k$ is the thermal conductivity

$q_Vol$ is the volumetric heat generation.