A pace of thermal energy variation (production or consumption) per unit time in a unit volume:
q_H = \frac{\delta E_H}{\delta t \, \delta V} |
| Symbol | Dimension | SI units | Oil metric units | Oil field units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 L-1 T−3 | W/m3 | W/m3 | BTU/(hr⋅ft3) |
Physics / Thermodynamics / Thermodynamic process / Heat Source