

Depending on the application, one might want to measure all three of these quantities or single one out.Īn example of measurement of conductive heat flux is a heat flux plate incorporated into a wall.Īn example of measurement of radiative heat flux density is a pyranometer for measurement of solar radiation.Īn example of a sensor sensitive to radiative as well as convective heat flux is a Gardon or Schmidt–Boelter gauge, used for studies of fire and flames. The total heat flux is composed of a conductive, convective and radiative part. More exotic applications include estimation of fouling on boiler surfaces, temperature measurement of moving foil material, etc. Common applications are studies of building envelope thermal resistance, studies of the effect of fire and flames or laser power measurements. Heat flux sensors are used for a variety of applications. 3 Calibration of thin heat flux transducers.1.5 Applications in aerospace and explosive research.1.1 Applications in meteorology and agriculture.
