Thermodynamics: 2 heatsources together and a heatsink

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The discussion focuses on creating a thermodynamic model involving two closely spaced heat sources, specifically cables carrying current, and a heatsink located 1.3 meters away. The main challenge is determining the temperature for calculating heat transfer (Q) due to the interaction between the two cables, which affects the temperature distribution. The goal is to establish the temperatures at a distance from each cable and the combined heat output from both. A steady-state model has been developed for a single cable, but the complexity increases with two cables in close proximity. The user seeks guidance on accurately modeling this scenario to account for the thermal effects of both heat sources.
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I am going to create a model, with two heatsources closely spaced (Cables with a current) Covered with dirt and at a distance 1.3m from each cable there are a heatsink surround them.

My problem is when I am going to create the model, I am not sure at what temperature i need to calculate the heat Q, because the temperature between the cables must change because of the two cables, and that would effect the heat Q.

The goal is to know the temperatures at a distance R, from one cable and Q from both cables.

The model with to cables is steady state

And i have create a steady state model for 1 cable, but not with to closely spaced
 
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