Sources and Methods of

Heat Sources
 Sources of Heat

MECHANICAL NUCLEAR
CHEMICAL ELECTRICAL
HEAT HEAT
HEAT HEAT
ENERGY ENERGY
ENERGY ENERGY
 Mechanical Heat Energy
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It is an energy created by friction and compression
 Heat of Friction
The heat of friction is the movement of two surfaces
against each other, thus producing sparks.
 Heat of Compression
On the other hand, the Heat of Compression is the
heat generated when a gas is compressed in a
container or cylinder.
 Chemical Heat Energy
Chemical heat energy is the most common source of
heat in a combustion reaction. When any
combustible is in contact with oxygen, oxidation
occurs. The reaction of this process results in the
production of heat.
 Electrical Heat Energy
An electrical heat energy can generate a temperature
high enough to ignite any combustible material near
the heated area.
Electrical Heat Energy

An electrical heat energy can

generate a temperature high enough
to ignite any combustible material
near the heated area.
 Nuclear Heat Energy
A nuclear heat is generated when atoms either split
apart (fission or combine (fusion)
 Remember:
Combustion is a complex reaction that requires a fuel
(in the gaseous or vapor state), an oxidizer, and heat
energy to come together in a very specific way. Once
flaming combustion or fire occurs, it can continue
when enough heat energy is produced to cause the
continued development of fuel vapors or gases.
Scientists call this type of reaction a “chain reaction”.
 Methods of Heat Transfer

CONDUCTION RADIATION
CONVECTION
 Conduction
Conduction is the method of transfer of heat within a
body or from one body to the other due to the transfer
of heat by molecules vibrating at their mean positions.
The bodies through which the heat transfer must be in
contact with each other. There is no actual movement
of matter while transferring heat from one location to
the other.
 Convection
Convection is the mode of heat transfer which occurs
mostly in liquids and gases. In this method, heat
transfer takes place with the actual motion of matter
from one place within the body to the other. Often
when we boil water, we have seen bubbles and
currents develop in the water on careful observation.
 Radiation
Radiation is another form of heat transfer. It does not
require any medium and can be used for the transfer
of heat in a vacuum as well. This method uses
electromagnetic waves which transfer heat from one
place to the other. The heat and light from the sun in
our solar system reach our planet using radiation only.
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