"On the Nondimensionalization of Constriction Resistance for Semi-infinite Heat Flux Tubes"

K. J. Negus, M. M. Yovanovich, and J. V. Beck, 1989

Abstract: The insulated semi-infinite cylinder with heat supplied uniformly through a coaxial contact area is an important unit cell in the theory of contact resistance. The three contact area/cylider coss-sectional configurations are of interest not only in contact resistance but also in electronic component cooling and storage of radioactive wastes. Because of the similarities that will be demonstrated for these three important cases, estimation of the thermal resistance of other configurations is also possible.

Journal of Heat Transfer - Technical Notes, Vol.11, p804

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