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 3.105P
Problem 4.9 addressed radioactive wastes stored underground in a spherical container. Because of uncertainty in the thermal properties of the soil, it is desired to measure the steady-state temperature using a test container (identical to the real container) that is equipped with internal electrical heaters. Estimate how long it will take the test container to come within 10°C of its steady-state value, assuming it is buried very far underground. Use the soil properties from Table A.3 in your analysis.
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