Heat flow sensor#
Block appearance in REPEAT VISION#
The Heat flow sensor block is a model of an ideal sensor to measure heat flux in a heat network. The sensor temperature does not change.
Note
The block is connected in series to the component for which the heat flux is to be measured.
1. Properties#
No
2. Inputs and outputs#
Parameters |
Input/Output |
Description |
Units of measurement |
Port type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Input |
Input |
- |
- |
Heat exchange |
Heat flow |
Output |
- |
W |
Automation |
Output |
Output |
- |
- |
Heat exchange |
In order to see the connection capabilities of the block, you need to go to page Description of block ports
See also
An example of using this block can be found in the tutorial Cooling of the part after heating in the furnace in the section Heat exchange.