A source of thermal energy (heat) with a reference to location in 3D space.
The quantitative value is given by the pace of thermal energy variation (production or consumption) per unit time:
W_H({\bf r}) = \frac{\delta E_H}{\delta t} |
where
| position vector in 3D space |
| Symbol | Dimension | SI units | Oil metric units | Oil field units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 L2 T−3 | W | W | BTU/hr |
The total volume of Heat Source contained in a given volume can be calculated as:
W_H({\bf r}) = \int_{\Omega} q_H({\bf r}) d V |
where
Heat Source Density at point |
Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic process