Questions from Principles Of Heat Transfer

Q: Determine the stability criterion for an explicit solution of three-dimensional

Determine the stability criterion for an explicit solution of three-dimensional transient conduction in a rectangular geometry.

Q: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of two methods for solving one-

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of two methods for solving one-dimensional steady conduction problems.

Q: Solve the system of equations: / by Jacobi and

Solve the system of equations: by Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel iteration. Use as a convergence criterion Compare the rate of convergence for the two methods.

Q: Develop the control volume difference equation for one-dimensional steady conduction

Develop the control volume difference equation for one-dimensional steady conduction in a fin with variable cross-sectional area A(x) and perimeter P(x). The heat transfer coefficient from the fin to...

Q: Using your results from Problem 4.8, find the heat

Using your results from Problem 4.8, find the heat flow at the base of the fin for the following conditions. Use a grid spacing of 0.5 cm.

Q: Evaluate the Reynolds number for flow over a tube from the following

Evaluate the Reynolds number for flow over a tube from the following data: / /

Q: Experiments have been performed on the temperature distribution in a homogeneous long

Experiments have been performed on the temperature distribution in a homogeneous long cylinder (0.1 m diameter, thermal conductivity of 0.2 W/m K) with uniform internal heat generation. By dimensional...

Q: A spherical vessel, 0.3 m in diameter, is

A spherical vessel, 0.3 m in diameter, is located in a large room whose walls are at 27°C (see sketch). If the vessel is used to store liquid oxygen at 2183°C and both the surfac...

Q: The convection equations relating the Nusselt, Reynolds, and Prandtl numbers

The convection equations relating the Nusselt, Reynolds, and Prandtl numbers can be rearranged to show that for gases the local heat transfer coefficient hc,x depends on the absolute temperature / Thi...

Q: Replot the data points of Fig. 5.9(b

Replot the data points of Fig. 5.9(b) on log-log paper and find an equation approximating the best correlation line. Compare your results with Fig. 5.10. Then suppose that steam at 1 atm and 100°C is...