A thermocouple junction, which may be approximated as a sphere, is to be used for temperature measurement in a gas stream. The convection coefficient between the junction surface and the gas is h=400W/m².K, and the junction thermophysical properties are ĸ= 20W/m.°K, c= 400J/kg.°K and ρ=8500kg/m³. Determine the junction diameter needed for the thermocouple to have a time constant of 1s. If the junction is at 25°C and is placed in a gas stream that is at 200°C, how long will it take for the junction to reach 199°C?

A thermocouple junction, which may be approximated as a sphere, is to be used for temperature measurement in a gas stream. The convection coefficient between the junction surface and the gas is h=400W/m².K, and the junction thermophysical properties are ĸ= 20W/m.°K, c= 400J/kg.°K and ρ=8500kg/m³. Determine the junction diameter needed for the thermocouple to have a time constant of 1s. If the junction is at 25°C and is placed in a gas stream that is at 200°C, how long will it take for the junction to reach 199°C?

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Chapter3: Transient Heat Conduction

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Problem 3.9P: 3.9 The heat transfer coefficients for the flow of 26.6°C air over a sphere of 1.25 cm in diameter...

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