The inside temperature of a composite wall is maintained at 2000°F, and the outside ambient air temperature is maintained at 70°F. The composite wall consists of three layers; their thickness from the hotter to colder sufaces are 12,12 and 10 inches respectively. The corresponding thermal conductivities are 0.4,0.2 and 0.1 Btu/hr-ft-°F, respectively. Assume that the thermal conductivities are invariant with temperature and inside heat transfer resistance is negligible. The outside air film heat transfer coefficient is 2 Btu/hr-ft²-°F. Calculate the heat loss through the composite wall in Btu/hr-ft².
The inside temperature of a composite wall is maintained at 2000°F, and the outside ambient air temperature is maintained at 70°F. The composite wall consists of three layers; their thickness from the hotter to colder sufaces are 12,12 and 10 inches respectively. The corresponding thermal conductivities are 0.4,0.2 and 0.1 Btu/hr-ft-°F, respectively. Assume that the thermal conductivities are invariant with temperature and inside heat transfer resistance is negligible. The outside air film heat transfer coefficient is 2 Btu/hr-ft²-°F. Calculate the heat loss through the composite wall in Btu/hr-ft².
A. 98.7
B. 118.2
C. 135.7
D. 148.8
From the problem, calculate the outside surface temperature.
A. 92.8 °F
B. 112.8 °F
C. 129.1 °F
D. 145.1 °F
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