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The rate of heat transfer, i.e. the quantity of heat transferred (Q,
joules) in unit time (t, seconds) will therefore depend on the difference
in temperature (T or T0 T1 between the outer and inner surfaces
of the dish (the driving force for the heat transfer process), the
dish thickness LD and the area available for heat transfer, A.
The proportionality constant is termed the thermal conductivity
of the material and is denoted by the symbol K (KD in the case of
the dish). It gives an indication of the ability of the material to
conduct heat: the higher the value the more easily heat is
conducted.
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Combining all these factors gives:
Q/t= KDA (T0-T1)/LD
indicates that to increase the heat transfer rate (i.e. conduct
heat more quickly) through a layer of material the value of A,
T or KD may be increased or the value of L decreased.