Introduction to Heat Transfer
6th Edition
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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