Questions from Thermal Fluid Science


Q: The inner and outer surfaces of a 25-cm-thick

The inner and outer surfaces of a 25-cm-thick wall in summer are at 27°C and 44°C, respectively. The outer surface of the wall exchanges heat by radiation with surrounding surfac...

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Q: Can the combined turbine–generator efficiency be greater than either the

Can the combined turbine–generator efficiency be greater than either the turbine efficiency or the generator efficiency? Explain.

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Q: A cylindrical resistor element on a circuit board dissipates 0.8

A cylindrical resistor element on a circuit board dissipates 0.8 W of power. The resistor is 2 cm long and has a diameter of 0.4 cm. Assuming heat to be transferred uniformly from all surfaces, determ...

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Q: The heat generated in the circuitry on the surface of a silicon

The heat generated in the circuitry on the surface of a silicon chip (k = 130 W/m⋅K) is conducted to the ceramic substrate to which it is attached. The chip is 6 mm × 6...

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Q: A 0.3-cm-thick, 12-cm

A 0.3-cm-thick, 12-cm-high, and 18-cm-long circuit board houses 80 closely spaced logic chips on one side, each dissipating 0.06 W. The board is impregnated with copper fillings and has an effective t...

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Q: A 40-cm-long, 800-W electric resistance

A 40-cm-long, 800-W electric resistance heating element with diameter 0.5 cm and surface temperature 120°C is immersed in 75 kg of water initially at 20°C. Determine how long it will take for this hea...

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Q: Write down the expressions for the physical laws that govern each mode

Write down the expressions for the physical laws that govern each mode of heat transfer, and identify the variables involved in each relation.

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Q: It is well known that wind makes the cold air feel much

It is well known that wind makes the cold air feel much colder as a result of the wind-chill effect that is due to an increase in the convection heat transfer coefficient with increasing air velocity....

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Q: An engine block with a surface area measured to be 0.

An engine block with a surface area measured to be 0.95 m2 generates a power output of 50 kW with a net engine efficiency of 35 percent. The engine block operates inside a compartment at 157°C, and t...

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Q: Consider an electrical wire submerged in liquid water at atmospheric conditions.

Consider an electrical wire submerged in liquid water at atmospheric conditions. The wire has a diameter of 1 mm and a length of 15 cm. The current through the wire is increased until the water reache...

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