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Building thermal calculations

Thermal resistance, transmittance and heat loss.

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Layer thermal resistance

R = δ / λ→
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Two-layer thermal resistance

R = δ₁/λ₁ + δ₂/λ₂→
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Thermal transmittance U-value

U = 1 / R→
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Heat loss through envelope

Q = UAΔT→
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Heat flux density

q = ΔT / R→
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Heat loss from resistance

Q = AΔT / R→