What Is the Convection Coefficient Between Aluminum 4032 and Steel?

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The convection coefficient between aluminum 4032 and steel is not applicable in this scenario, as the heat transfer occurs through conduction rather than convection. The discussion highlights that with two metals in direct contact, such as aluminum 4032 and steel, the heat transfer mechanism is conduction, not convection. The thermal conductivity of both materials must be considered to accurately determine the temperature at the contact point, especially when one side is heated and the other insulated.

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I'm trying to figure out the convection coefficient between aluminum 4032 and steel in w/m^2*k

400w-500w? No

Reason being I'm running a simulation of a thermal loaded aluminium detail, that is in contact with a steel plae.
The upper part is heated by an external source.
I need the temperatire of the aluminum piece near the contact spot, but I need the coefficient of thermal convection
around 800w/m^2.k?
 
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What makes you think convection is involved in any way? You are talking about two metals touching each other, so as far as I can discern, there is no air movement that is transferring heat, which is the definition of convection. You need to be thinking about conduction, and for that, you have two metals, both with a known thermal conductivity, and you know one side is heated while the other side is presumably insulated, so you can determine the temperatures fairly easily just with pen and paper assuming you can make the proper assumptions about your geometry.
 

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