Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer

Configuration Select the input energy source. Sliders below change how much energy enters the system.

Choose the source and tune the starting energy.

Energy Source

Source Strength

Wheel speed

60% More wheel rotation gives more mechanical energy to the generator belt.

Sun intensity

85% More sunlight means more light energy reaches the solar panel.

Cloud cover

15% Clouds block part of the light. More clouds reduce useful light reaching the panel.

Quick Goal

Goal: Use Sun + Solar Panel + Fan to show light energy changing into electrical energy and then mechanical energy.

Select the converter and final device.

Center Converter

Output Device

This setup has low transfer. Choose a matching converter for better energy flow.

Energy Symbols Flag Enable this to show moving E symbols. The color tells the energy form: light, electrical, thermal, or mechanical.

Show Energy Symbols

Forms of Energy

E Mechanical

E Electrical

E Thermal

E Light

Live Readings

Input Power0

Useful Output0

Lost as Heat0

Efficiency0%

Energy path: Light → Electrical → Mechanical + Thermal loss