ModelingToolkitStandardLibrary.jl
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Why are Thermal[Conductor|Resistor] so different from their Convective* counterparts
From a purely mathematical perspective both modes conduction and Convection are indistinguishable, both have the form h * dT. Why is this not reflected in their implementations. For example:
- Why does not the Thermal* element impose same flow on its ports/connectors?
- Why is Conductive* not based on its Thermal* counterpart?
- Why is the code of these elements so different?
In my view, Convective* (except for the heat flow conditions imposed) are just syntax sugar. Giving a semantic interface that allows the user to express the condition in which the exchange is between a solid and a fluid, but otherwise should not differ form the Conductive* (Thermal*) counterparts. Am I missing something?
