2 mathematical symbols – Roxul Industrial Insulation Process User Manual

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or

s and t

abl

es

3.1.2 Mathematical symbols

Symbol

Definition

Unit

α

Linear expansion coefficient

K

-1

Λ

Thermal conductance

W/(m

2

⋅ K)

λ

Thermal conductivity

W/(m ⋅ K)

ε

Emissivity

-

η

Yield, efficiency

-

ϑ

(also t)

Temperature

°C

μ

Water vapor resistance factor

-

μ

Water vapor resistance

-

ρ

Density

kg/m

3

ϕ

Relative humidity

-

Ξ

Air flow resistance

Pa ⋅ s/m

2

Mathematical symbols

=

equal to

<

less than

less than or equal to

<<

much less than

+

plus

infinity

π

pi ≈ 3.14159

approximately

>

greater than

equal to or greater than

>>

much greater than

Δ

Difference

Σ

Sum

ln

Logarithm base e

log

Logarithm base 10

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