Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: The side surfaces of a 3-m-high cubic industrial

The side surfaces of a 3-m-high cubic industrial furnace burning natural gas are not insulated, and the temperature at the outer surface of this section is measured to be 110°C. The tempera...

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Q: A heated long cylindrical rod is placed in a crossflow of air

A heated long cylindrical rod is placed in a crossflow of air at 20°C (1 atm) with velocity of 10 m/s. The rod has a diameter of 5 mm, and its surface has an emissivity of 0.95. If the surrounding tem...

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Q: Consider a vertical plate with length L, placed in quiescent air

Consider a vertical plate with length L, placed in quiescent air. If the film temperature is 20°C and the average Nusselt number in natural convection is of the form Nu = CRaLn, show that t...

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Q: A person extends his uncovered arms into the windy air outside at

A person extends his uncovered arms into the windy air outside at 54°F and 30 mph in order to feel nature closely. Initially, the skin temperature of the arm is 84°F. Treating th...

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Q: A 50-cm × 50-cm circuit board that contains

A 50-cm × 50-cm circuit board that contains 121 square chips on one side is to be cooled by combined natural convection and radiation by mounting it on a vertical surface in a room at 25°C. Each chip...

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Q: Consider a hot baked potato. Will the potato cool faster or

Consider a hot baked potato. Will the potato cool faster or slower when we blow the warm air coming from our lungs on it instead of letting it cool naturally in the cooler air in the room? Explain.

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Q: Repeat Prob. 20–27 assuming the circuit board to be

Repeat Prob. 20–27 assuming the circuit board to be positioned horizontally with (a) chips facing up and (b) chips facing down. Data from Prob. 20-27: A 50-cm × 50-cm circuit board that contains 121...

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Q: Reconsider Prob. 19–39E. Using appropriate software, investigate

Reconsider Prob. 19–39E. Using appropriate software, investigate the effects of air temperature and wind velocity on the rate of heat loss from the arm. Let the air temperature vary...

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Q: Consider a 15-cm × 20-cm printed circuit board

Consider a 15-cm × 20-cm printed circuit board (PCB) that has electronic components on one side. The board is placed in a room at 20°C. The heat loss from the back surface of t...

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Q: In a hydroelectric power plant, 65 m3/s of water

In a hydroelectric power plant, 65 m3/s of water flows from an elevation of 90 m to a turbine, where electric power is generated. The overall efficiency of the turbine–generator is 8...

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