Introduction to Heat Transfer
Introduction to Heat Transfer
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ISBN: 9780470501962
Author: Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, Theodore L. Bergman, Adrienne S. Lavine
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 3, Problem 3.106P

(a)

To determine

To plot the dimensionless temperature V/S dimensionless characteristic length graph for each of the plane wall, long cylinder and sphere.

(b)

To determine

The shape having smallest temperature difference between the center and surface by comparing the ratio of volume to surface area.

(c)

To determine

The shape preferred for use as a nuclear fuel element.

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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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