material for thermal/heat simulation

[Karuna]

Hi, I'm new to Elmer. I would like to run a simple thermal simulation. However, I only have information on the thermal conductivity of the materials. Is that information suffice or do I need extra information on my material properties.

Thanks.

[dmitry]

Hi!
Heat eqn. besides heat conductivity includes heat capacity and density. So, if you do not specify these parameters, you will not be able to solve Heat eqn. correctly

Regards, Dmitry!

[annier]

Hi Karuna,
If you like to perform simulation in steady state, it is thermal conductance and boundary conditions for temperatures which u require for simulation.
In case you like to do transient simulation, then along with thermal conductivity and bcs , you also need density and specific heat capacity of the material as dmitry says.

Yours Sincerely,
Anil Kunwar