Attacking thermal design! An explanation of thermal flux by Toyota.

Current Toyota Motor Corporation engineers respond: What can be done by measuring 'heat flux'? A detailed explanation of case studies and measurement methods for effective thermal countermeasures.

Do you know the uses of "heat flux"? There are various opportunities to measure temperature for different purposes, but if you understand "why the temperature is what it is," you can utilize that knowledge for appropriate thermal countermeasures. Toyota Motor Corporation's heat flow sensor, 'Energy flow,' can conveniently and responsively measure the pathways of heat intrusion, allowing you to identify the "heat flux" that causes the heat. We also provide solutions for measurement methods, instrumentation for products, and data analysis issues, all handled by Toyota's active engineers. Please read the materials first or feel free to contact us. ■Examples of utilization (excerpt) - Measurement of thermal insulation or thermal conductivity - How to dissipate heat from a circuit board without a cooling fan - Methods for dissipating heat, directing airflow, and controlling air conditioning in thermal damage design - Quantification of cost-effectiveness for heat countermeasure items

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