A 2.8-mm diameter and 15-m long electric wire is covered with a 2.2-mm layer of insulation having thermal conductivity of 0.06 W/m.K. The electric current generates heat at the rate of 115 W. The wire is exposed to an environment at 20°C and a natural convection coefficient of 7 W/m₂K. What will be the temperature at the surface of the pipe? Determine the maximum extra insulation that can be added to enhance cooling.

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A 2.8-mm diameter and 15-m long electric wire is covered with a 2.2-mm layer of
insulation having thermal conductivity of 0.06 W/m.K. The electric current generates
heat at the rate of 115 W. The wire is exposed to an environment at 20°C and a natural
convection coefficient of 7 W/m₂K. What will be the temperature at the surface of the
pipe? Determine the maximum extra insulation that can be added to enhance cooling.
Transcribed Image Text:Example 2.8 A 2.8-mm diameter and 15-m long electric wire is covered with a 2.2-mm layer of insulation having thermal conductivity of 0.06 W/m.K. The electric current generates heat at the rate of 115 W. The wire is exposed to an environment at 20°C and a natural convection coefficient of 7 W/m₂K. What will be the temperature at the surface of the pipe? Determine the maximum extra insulation that can be added to enhance cooling.
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