Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: Determine the view factors from the very long grooves shown in Fig

Determine the view factors from the very long grooves shown in Fig. P21–60 to the surroundings without using any view factor tables or charts. Neglect end effects.

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Q: The mass flow rate, specific heat, and inlet temperature of

The mass flow rate, specific heat, and inlet temperature of the tube-side stream in a double pipe, parallel-flow heat exchanger are 3200 kg/h, 2.0 kJ/kg⋅K, and 120°C, respectively. The mass flow rate,...

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Q: Consider a cylindrical enclosure with A1, A2, and A3 representing

Consider a cylindrical enclosure with A1, A2, and A3 representing the internal base, top, and side surfaces, respectively. Using the length-to-diameter ratio, K = L/D, determine (a) the expression for...

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Q: The tube in a heat exchanger has a 2-in inner

The tube in a heat exchanger has a 2-in inner diameter and a 3-in outer diameter. The thermal conductivity of the tube material is 0.5 Btu/h⋅ft⋅°F, while the inner surface heat transfer coefficient is...

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Q: Determine the view factors from the base of a cube to each

Determine the view factors from the base of a cube to each of the other five surfaces.

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Q: A long, thin-walled double-pipe heat exchanger with

A long, thin-walled double-pipe heat exchanger with tube and shell diameters of 1.0 cm and 2.5 cm, respectively, is used to condense refrigerant-134a with water at 20°C. The refrigerant flows through...

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Q: Determine the view factors F13 and F23 between the rectangular surfaces shown

Determine the view factors F13 and F23 between the rectangular surfaces shown in Fig. P21–63.

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Q: Repeat Prob. 22–14 by assuming a 2-mm

Repeat Prob. 22–14 by assuming a 2-mm-thick layer of limestone (k = 1.3 W/m⋅K) forms on the outer surface of the inner tube. Data from Prob. 22-14: A long, thin-walled double-pipe heat exchanger with...

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Q: Determine the view factor F12 between the rectangular surfaces shown in Fig

Determine the view factor F12 between the rectangular surfaces shown in Fig. P21–64.

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Q: In what kind of pot will a given volume of water boil

In what kind of pot will a given volume of water boil at a higher temperature: a tall and narrow one or a short and wide one? Explain.

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