Distribution of heat generated by a local heat source

In the paper, results of analytical investigations concerning distribution of heat generated by local heat source placed in a solid plate, have been presented. The analysis yields the conclusion that in the considered case, the distribution of heat depends mainly on the heat transfer coefficient between the surface and liquid layer flowing at that surface. As a result the qualitative formula was obtained, which can be helpful for accurate determination of heat transfer coefficient without commonly applied assumption about negligible conductive heat losses in the plate.