Heat Flow Principles


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  • Heat flows from hot to cold
  • Heat flows by conduction, convection and radiation
  • Heat flow can never be stopped, it can only be slowed down
  • Insulation resists heat flow and is rated for it's R value (RSI)

Energy (e.g. heat) moves from high concentration to low concentration, towards equilibrium. Equilibrium is a dynamic state (always changing depending on the conditions).