Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: Reconsider Prob. 22–15. Using appropriate software, plot

Reconsider Prob. 22–15. Using appropriate software, plot the overall heat transfer coefficient as a function of the limestone thickness as it varies from 1 mm to 3 mm, and discuss the results. Data f...

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Q: Consider a cylindrical enclosure whose height is twice the diameter of its

Consider a cylindrical enclosure whose height is twice the diameter of its base. Determine the view factor from the side surface of this cylindrical enclosure to its base surface.

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Q: Water at an average temperature of 180°F and an average

Water at an average temperature of 180°F and an average velocity of 4 ft/s flows through a thin walled 3/4-in-diameter tube. The water is cooled by air that flows across the tube with a velocity of 12...

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Q: For the internal surfaces of the right circular cylinder shown in Fig

For the internal surfaces of the right circular cylinder shown in Fig. P21–66, determine F13 and F33.

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Q: A jacketed-agitated vessel, fitted with a turbine agitator,

A jacketed-agitated vessel, fitted with a turbine agitator, is used for heating a water stream from 10°C to 54°C. The average heat transfer coefficient for water at the vessel’s inner wall can be esti...

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Q: Two infinitely long parallel plates of width w are located at w

Two infinitely long parallel plates of width w are located at w distance apart, as shown in Fig. P21-67. Using the Hottel’s crossed-strings method, determine the view factor F12.

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Q: A counterflow heat exchanger is stated to have an overall heat transfer

A counterflow heat exchanger is stated to have an overall heat transfer coefficient based on outside tube area of 50 Btu/h⋅ft2⋅°F when operating at design and clean conditions. After a period of use,...

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Q: Two infinitely long parallel cylinders of diameter D are located a distance

Two infinitely long parallel cylinders of diameter D are located a distance s apart from each other. Determine the view factor F12 between these two cylinders.

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Q: When is a heat exchanger classified as being compact? Do you

When is a heat exchanger classified as being compact? Do you think a double-pipe heat exchanger can be classified as a compact heat exchanger?

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Q: Why is the radiation analysis of enclosures that consist of black surfaces

Why is the radiation analysis of enclosures that consist of black surfaces relatively easy? How is the rate of radiation heat transfer between two surfaces expressed in this case?

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