Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: Repeat Prob. 21–97 by replacing the cubic enclosure with

Repeat Prob. 21–97 by replacing the cubic enclosure with a spherical enclosure whose diameter is 3 m. Data from Prob. 21-97: A spherical tank of diameter D = 2 m that is filled with...

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Q: Reconsider Prob. 21–97. Using appropriate software, investigate

Reconsider Prob. 21–97. Using appropriate software, investigate the effects of the side length and the emissivity of the cubic enclosure, and the emissivity of the spherical tank on...

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Q: How does a crossflow heat exchanger differ from a counterflow one?

How does a crossflow heat exchanger differ from a counterflow one? What is the difference between mixed and unmixed fluids in crossflow?

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Q: Steam is to be condensed on the shell side of a one

Steam is to be condensed on the shell side of a one-shell pass and eight-tube-passes condenser, with 60 tubes in each pass at 90°F(hfg = 1043 Btu/lbm). Cooling water (cp = 1.0 Btu/lbmâ...

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Q: Reconsider Prob. 22–50E. Using appropriate software, investigate

Reconsider Prob. 22–50E. Using appropriate software, investigate the effect of the condensing steam temperature on the rate of heat transfer, the rate of condensation of steam, and t...

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Q: Hot exhaust gases of a stationary diesel engine are to be used

Hot exhaust gases of a stationary diesel engine are to be used to generate steam in an evaporator. Exhaust gases (cp = 1051 J/kg⋅K) enter the heat exchanger at 550°C at a rate of 0.25 kg/s while water...

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Q: Reconsider Prob. 22–52. Using appropriate software, investigate

Reconsider Prob. 22–52. Using appropriate software, investigate the effect of the exhaust gas inlet temperature on the rate of heat transfer, the exit temperature of exhaust gases, and the rate of eva...

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Q: Complete this table for H2O: /

Complete this table for H2O:

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Q: In a textile manufacturing plant, the waste dyeing water (cp

In a textile manufacturing plant, the waste dyeing water (cp = 4295 J/kgâ‹…K) at 80°C is to be used to preheat fresh water (cp = 4180 J/kgâ‹…K) at 10Â&...

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Q: A performance test is being conducted on a double-pipe counterflow

A performance test is being conducted on a double-pipe counterflow heat exchanger that carries engine oil and water at a flow rate of 2.5 kg/s and 1.75 kg/s, respectively. Since the heat exchanger has...

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