The nuclear fuel in cylindrical shape of length L at radius R is covered with aluminum shell at radius RC. The heat energy (Sn) that emerges as a result of splitting in nuclear fuel is per unit volume and is in the form of a parabolic function. Determine the temperature distribution in both regions for the steady state by taking the outer surface temperature of the cylinder. Sn=Sna+b r R OF 1/27 (cal/cm³ s)

The nuclear fuel in cylindrical shape of length L at radius R is covered with aluminum shell at radius RC. The heat energy (Sn) that emerges as a result of splitting in nuclear fuel is per unit volume and is in the form of a parabolic function. Determine the temperature distribution in both regions for the steady state by taking the outer surface temperature of the cylinder. Sn=Sna+b r R OF 1/27 (cal/cm³ s)

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Chapter8: Natural Convection

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