Warning: foreach() argument must be of type array|object, bool given in /var/www/html/web/app/themes/studypress-core-theme/template-parts/header/mobile-offcanvas.php on line 20

A 4 -m-long section of a 5-cm-diameter horizontal pipe in which a refrigerant flows passes through a room at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The pipe is not well insulated, and the outer surface temperature of the pipe is observed to be \(-10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The emissivity of the pipe surface is \(0.85\), and the surrounding surfaces are at \(15^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The fraction of heat transferred to the pipe by radiation is (a) \(0.24\) (b) \(0.30\) (c) \(0.37\) (d) \(0.48\) (e) \(0.58\) (For air, use $k=0.02401 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot \mathrm{K}, \mathrm{Pr}=0.735$, $$ \left.\nu=1.382 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m}^{2} / \mathrm{s}\right) $$

Short Answer

Expert verified
Answer: The fraction of heat transfer due to radiation is approximately 0.45 or 45%, which is closest to option (d) 0.48.

Step by step solution

01

Calculate the radiation heat transfer

We can use the Stefan-Boltzmann law to calculate the radiation heat transfer: $$ q_{rad} = \epsilon\sigma A\left( T_{1}^{4} - T_{2}^{4} \right) $$ where \(\epsilon\) is the emissivity of the pipe surface, \(\sigma\) is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant (\(5.67 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{W/m^2K^4}\)), \(A\) is the surface area of the pipe, and \(T_{1}\) and \(T_{2}\) are the pipe surface and surrounding surface temperatures, respectively. First, calculate the surface area of the pipe: $$ A = 2\pi r L = 2\pi(0.025\,\text{m})(4\,\text{m})=0.628\,\text{m}^2 $$ Next, convert the temperatures to Kelvin: $$ T_{1} = -10^{\circ} \mathrm{C} + 273.15\,\text{K} = 263.15\,\text{K} $$ $$ T_{2} = 15^{\circ} \mathrm{C} + 273.15\,\text{K} = 288.15\,\text{K} $$ Now, calculate the radiation heat transfer: $$ q_{rad} = 0.85(5.67\times10^{-8}\,\mathrm{W/m^2K^4})(0.628\,\mathrm{m^2})(263.15^4\,\mathrm{K^4} - 288.15^4\,\mathrm{K^4}) = -22.69\,\mathrm{W} $$ The negative sign indicates that heat is being transferred from the pipe to the surrounding surfaces.
02

Calculate the convective heat transfer

We can use the following formula to calculate the convective heat transfer: $$ q_{conv} = hA\left(T_{1} - T_{2}\right) $$ where \(h\) is the convective heat transfer coefficient. Since the pipe is horizontal, we can use Churchill and Chu's correlation for natural convection from a horizontal cylinder. The Nusselt number is given by: $$ \mathrm{Nu} = 0.60 + 0.387\mathrm{Ra}^{1/6}\left[1+\left(\frac{0.559}{\mathrm{Pr}}\right)^{9/16}\right]^{-8/27} $$ where \(\mathrm{Ra}\) is the Rayleigh number and \(\mathrm{Pr}\) is the Prandtl number. The Rayleigh number is given by: $$ \mathrm{Ra} = \frac{g\beta(T_{1} - T_{2})D^3}{\nu\alpha} $$ where \(g\) is the gravitational acceleration, \(\beta\) is the coefficient of thermal expansion (\(\beta \approx 1/T_{2}\) for ideal gases), \(D\) is the pipe diameter, and \(\nu\) and \(\alpha\) are the kinematic viscosity and thermal diffusivity, respectively. First, we calculate the kinematic viscosity of air: $$ \nu = 1.382 \times 10^{-5}\,\mathrm{m^2/s} $$ From the given information, we can calculate the thermal conductivity of air: $$ k = 0.02401\,\mathrm{W/m\cdot K} $$ Now, we calculate the thermal diffusivity \(\alpha\): $$ \alpha = \frac{k}{\rho c_{p}} $$ Using the ideal gas law and specific heat capacity of air at constant pressure, \(c_{p} = 1005\,\mathrm{J/kg\cdot K}\), we can find \(\rho = 1.20\,\mathrm{kg/m^3}\). Hence, the thermal diffusivity is calculated as: $$ \alpha = \frac{0.02401\,\mathrm{W/m\cdot K}}{1.20\,\mathrm{kg/m^3}(1005\,\mathrm{J/kg\cdot K})} = 1.996\times10^{-5}\,\mathrm{m^2/s} $$ Next, calculate the Rayleigh number: $$ \mathrm{Ra} = \frac{9.81\,\mathrm{m/s^2}\left(\frac{1}{288.15\,\mathrm{K}}\right)(263.15\,\mathrm{K} - 288.15\,\mathrm{K})(0.05\,\mathrm{m})^3}{1.382\times10^{-5}\,\mathrm{m^2/s}(1.996\times10^{-5}\,\mathrm{m^2/s})} = 2.543\times10^5 $$ Now, compute the Nusselt number: $$ \mathrm{Nu} = 0.60 + 0.387(2.543\times10^5 )^{1/6}\left[1+\left(\frac{0.559}{0.735}\right)^{9/16}\right]^{-8/27} = 3.61 $$ Finally, we can find the convective heat transfer coefficient and calculate the convective heat transfer: $$ h = \frac{\mathrm{Nu}\cdot k}{D} = \frac{3.61(0.02401\,\mathrm{W/m\cdot K})}{0.05\,\mathrm{m}} = 1.73\,\mathrm{W/m^2\cdot K} $$ $$ q_{conv} = (1.73\,\mathrm{W/m^2\cdot K})(0.628\,\mathrm{m^2})(263.15\,\mathrm{K} - 288.15\,\mathrm{K}) = -27.32\,\mathrm{W} $$
03

Compute the fraction of heat transfer due to radiation

Add the radiation and convective heat transfers to get the total heat transfer. Then, compute the fraction of heat transfer due to radiation: $$ q_{total} = q_{rad} + q_{conv} = -22.69\,\mathrm{W} + (-27.32\,\mathrm{W}) = -50.01\,\mathrm{W} $$ $$ \mathrm{Fraction} = \frac{q_{rad}}{q_{total}} = \frac{-22.69\,\mathrm{W}}{-50.01\,\mathrm{W}} \approx 0.45 $$ So, the fraction of heat transfer due to radiation is approximately \(0.45\). Comparing this with the given options, we can conclude that the closest answer would be (d) \(0.48\).

Unlock Step-by-Step Solutions & Ace Your Exams!

  • Full Textbook Solutions

    Get detailed explanations and key concepts

  • Unlimited Al creation

    Al flashcards, explanations, exams and more...

  • Ads-free access

    To over 500 millions flashcards

  • Money-back guarantee

    We refund you if you fail your exam.

Over 30 million students worldwide already upgrade their learning with Vaia!

One App. One Place for Learning.

All the tools & learning materials you need for study success - in one app.

Get started for free

Most popular questions from this chapter

Exhaust gases from a manufacturing plant are being discharged through a 10 -m-tall exhaust stack with outer diameter of \(1 \mathrm{~m}\). The exhaust gases are discharged at a rate of \(0.125 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{s}\), while temperature drop between inlet and exit of the exhaust stack is $30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, and the constant pressure-specific heat of the exhaust gases is \(1600 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{K}\). On a particular calm day, the surrounding quiescent air temperature is \(33^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Solar radiation is incident on the exhaust stack outer surface at a rate of $500 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^{2}$, and both the emissivity and solar absorptivity of the outer surface are \(0.9\). Determine the exhaust stack outer surface temperature. Assume the film temperature is \(60^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).

A horizontal \(1.5\)-m-wide, \(4.5\)-m-long double-pane window consists of two sheets of glass separated by a \(3.5-\mathrm{cm}\) gap filled with water. If the glass surface temperatures at the bottom and the top are measured to be \(60^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and \(40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), respectively, the rate of heat transfer through the window is (a) \(27.6 \mathrm{~kW}\) (b) \(39.4 \mathrm{~kW}\) (c) \(59.6 \mathrm{~kW}\) (d) \(66.4 \mathrm{~kW}\) (e) \(75.5 \mathrm{~kW}\) (For water, use $k=0.644 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot \mathrm{K}, \quad \operatorname{Pr}=3.55\(, \)\nu=0.554 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^{2} / \mathrm{s}, \beta=0.451 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~K}^{-1}$. Also, the applicable correlation is \(\mathrm{Nu}=0.069 \mathrm{Ra}^{1 / 3} \mathrm{Pr}^{0.074}\).)

A spherical tank \((k=15 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot \mathrm{K})\) with an inner diameter of \(3 \mathrm{~m}\) and a wall thickness of \(10 \mathrm{~mm}\) is used for storing hot liquid. The hot liquid inside the tank causes the inner surface temperature to be as high as \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). To prevent thermal burns to the people working near the tank, the tank is covered with a \(7-\mathrm{cm}\)-thick layer of insulation $(k=0.15 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot \mathrm{K})$, and the outer surface is painted to give an emissivity of \(0.35\). The tank is located in surroundings with air at $16^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Determine whether or not the insulation layer is sufficient to keep the outer surface temperature below \(45^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) to prevent thermal burn hazards. Discuss ways to further decrease the outer surface temperature. Evaluate the air properties at \(30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) and $1 \mathrm{~atm}$ pressure. Is this a good assumption?

The components of an electronic system dissipating \(150 \mathrm{~W}\) are located in a 5 -ft-long horizontal duct whose cross section is 6 in \(\times 6\) in. The components in the duct are cooled by forced air, which enters at \(85^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\) at a rate of \(22 \mathrm{cfm}\) and leaves at \(100^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\). The surfaces of the sheet metal duct are not painted, and thus radiation heat transfer from the outer surfaces is negligible. If the ambient air temperature is \(80^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\), determine \((a)\) the heat transfer from the outer surfaces of the duct to the ambient air by natural convection and \((b)\) the average temperature of the duct. Evaluate air properties at a film temperature of $100^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\( and \)1 \mathrm{~atm}$ pressure. Is this a good assumption?

A 150-mm-diameter and 1-m-long rod is positioned horizontally and has water flowing across its outer surface at a velocity of $0.2 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\(. The water temperature is uniform at \)40^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$, and the rod surface temperature is maintained at \(120^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Under these conditions, are the natural convection effects important to the heat transfer process?

See all solutions

Recommended explanations on Physics Textbooks

View all explanations

What do you think about this solution?

We value your feedback to improve our textbook solutions.

Study anywhere. Anytime. Across all devices.

Sign-up for free