Thermal management refers to the strategies, techniques, and technologies used to control the temperature within systems, devices, or environments to ensure optimal performance, safety, and reliability.
Where:
- Q is the rate of heat transfer (in watts or BTUs per hour).
- U is the overall heat transfer coefficient (in watts per square meter per degree Celsius or BTUs per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit).
- A for surface Area
- ΔT is the temperature difference across the surface (in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit).