Archive for 'Conduction' Tag

Conduction vs. Convection

by Hans F. on Aug 20, 2009

When it comes to heat transfer science, two main types are conduction and convection. Heat transfer via conduction can occur in substance of any phase (solid, liquid, or gas), but is mostly seen in solids. On the other hand, convective heat transfer occurs only in fluids (liquids and gases). Both types of heat transfer are [...]

It’s Cold Outside!

by Kevin C. on Jan 22, 2009

Last week, the eastern half of the United States was hit by a extreme cold front which brought temperatures down to low temperatures as low as 30 degrees below zero Fahrenheit with the wind chill in some places.
Isn’t wind a peculiar thing? It can make a decently chilly day to freezing cold. And in the [...]