Quiz HT106

Natural Convection
Lucas Montogue

█ Problems

▐ Problem 1 (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

Consider a vertical plate of dimensions 0.25 m × 0.50 m that is at Ts = 100oC
in a quiescent environment at T∞ = 20oC. In the interest of minimizing heat transfer
from the plate, which orientation, A or B, is preferred? What is the convection heat
transfer from the front surface of the plate when it is in the preferred orientation?
Use as properties 𝜈𝜈 = 1.92×10-6 m2/s, k = 0.0287 W/m∙K, 𝛼𝛼 = 2.74×10-6 m2/s, and Pr =
0.702.

A) The preferred orientation is A, and 𝑞𝑞̇ = 22.9 W

B) The preferred orientation is A, and 𝑞𝑞̇ = 45.7 W
C) The preferred orientation is B, and 𝑞𝑞̇ = 22.9 W
D) The preferred orientation is B, and 𝑞𝑞̇ = 45.7 W

■ Problem 2A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

During a winter day, the window of a patio door with a height of 1.8 m and
width 1.0 m shows a frost line near its base. The room wall and air temperatures are
15pC. Explain why the window would show a frost layer at the base rather than at
the top.

<<

1
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
■ Problem 2B
Estimate the heat loss through the window due to free convection and
radiation. Assume that the window has a uniform temperature of 0oC, and the
emissivity of the glass surface is 0.94. Use 𝜈𝜈 = 1.41×10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼 = 1.99×10-5 m2/s k =
0.0247 W/mK, and Pr = 0.710.
A) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 105.7 W
B) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 223.2 W
C) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 306.7 W
D) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 414.2 W

▐ Problem 3 (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

In a protection facility, thin square plates 2 m × 2 m in size coming out of the
oven at 270oC are cooled by blowing ambient air at 18oC horizontally parallel to their
surfaces. Determine the air velocity above which the natural effects on heat transfer
are less than 10 percent and thus are negligible. Consider 𝜈𝜈 = 2.83×10-5 m2/s at the
film temperature.

A) 𝑉𝑉 = 3.83 m/s
B) 𝑉𝑉= 6.61 m/s
C) 𝑉𝑉= 10.9 m/s
D) 𝑉𝑉= 14.2 m/s
<<

■ Problem 4A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

An aluminum alloy plate, heated to a uniform temperature of 227oC, is
allowed to cool while vertically suspended in a room where the ambient air and
surroundings are at 27oC. The plate is 0.3-m square with a thickness of 15 mm and
an emissivity of 0.25. Develop an expression for the time rate of change of the plate
temperature, assuming the temperature to be uniform at any time.

■ Problem 4B
Determine the initial rate of cooling when the plate temperature is 227oC.
Use as properties of air 𝜈𝜈 = 2.64 × 10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼 = 3.83 × 10-5 m2/s, Pr = 0.690, and k =
0.0338 W/mK. For aluminum, consider 𝜌𝜌 = 2770 kg/m3 and cp = 983 J/kgK.
A) 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑⁄𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 = −0.035 K/s
B) 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑⁄𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 = −0.099 K/s
C) 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑⁄𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 = −0.17 K/s
D) 𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑⁄𝑑𝑑𝑑𝑑 = −0.34 K/s

■ Problem 4C
The plate described in the previous problem has been used in an
experiment to determine the free convection heat transfer coefficient. At an instant
of time when the plate temperature was 127oC, the time rate of change of this
temperature was observed to be −0.0465 K/s. Calculate the corresponding heat
transfer coefficient, then compare this result with an estimate based on the
adequate empirical correlation. What is the percentage difference between the two
estimates? Take the properties of air to be 𝛽𝛽 = 0.00286 K-1, 𝜈𝜈 = 2.09 × 10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼 =
2.99 × 10-5 m2/s, Pr = 0.700, and k = 0.030 W/mK. For aluminum, use the same
relations as in Part B.

2
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
A) The difference between estimates is greater than 15% but less than 25%.
B) The difference between estimates is greater than 25% but less than 35%.
C) The difference between estimates is greater than 35% but less than 45%.
D) The difference between estimates is greater than 45% but less than 55%.

■ Problem 5A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

A highly polished aluminum plate of length 0.5 m and width 0.2 m is
subjected to an airstream at a temperature of 23oC and a velocity of 10 m/s. Because
of upstream conditions, the flow is turbulent over the entire length of the plate. A
series of segmented, independently controlled heaters is attached to the lower side
of the plate to maintain approximately isothermal conditions over the entire plate.
The electrical heater covering the section between positions x1 = 0.2 m and x2 = 0.3
m is shown in the schematic. Estimate the electrical power that must be supplied to
the designated heater segment to maintain the plate surface temperature at Ts =
47oC. Use 𝜈𝜈 = 1.67×10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼 = 2.37×10-6 m2/s, k = 0.0269 W/mK, and Pr = 0.706.

A) 𝑃𝑃𝑒𝑒 = 18.9 W
B) 𝑃𝑃𝑒𝑒 = 28.5 W
C) 𝑃𝑃𝑒𝑒 = 44.4 W
D) 𝑃𝑃𝑒𝑒 = 55.7 W

■ Problem 5B
If the blower that maintains the airstream velocity over the plate
malfunctions, but the power assigned to the heater remains constant, estimate the
surface temperature of the designated segment. Assume that the ambient air is
extensive, quiescent, and at 23oC. Use 𝜀𝜀 = 0.03 as the emissivity of the surface.
A) 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 = 99oC
B) 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 = 174oC
C) 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 = 255oC
D) 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 = 305oC
■ Problem 6A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)
The 4 m × 4 m horizontal roof of an uninsulated melting furnace is
comprised of a 0.08-m thick fireclay brick (k1 = 1.8 W/mK) refractory covered by a 5-
mm thick steel (k3 = 48.8 W/mK) plate. The refractory plate exposed to the furnace
gases is maintained at 1700 K during operation, while the outer surface of the steel
is exposed to the air and walls of a large room at 25oC. The emissivity of the steel is 𝜀𝜀
= 0.3. Determine the rate of heat loss from the roof. Use as properties 𝛽𝛽 = 0.0025 K-1.
𝜈𝜈 = 2.64×10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼 = 3.83×10-5 m2/s, and Pr = 0.690.
A) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 191.5 kW
B) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 289.7 kW
C) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 368.9 kW
D) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 479.8 kW

3
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
■ Problem 6B
If a 20-mm thick layer of alumina-silica insulation (𝜌𝜌 = 64 kg/m3, k = 0.125
W/mK) is placed between the refractory and the steel, what is the new rate of heat
loss from the roof? What is the temperature at the inner surface of the insulation?
A) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 85.3 kW and Tins,i = 1463 K
B) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 85.3 kW and Tins,i = 1678 K
C) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 171.2 kW and Tins,i = 1463 K
D) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 171.2 kW and Tins,i = 1678 K

■ Problem 7A (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

Water is boiling in a 12-cm deep pan with outer diameter of 25 cm that is
placed on top of a stove. The ambient air of the surrounding surfaces is at a
temperature of 25oC and the emissivity of the outer surface of the pan is 0.80.
Assuming the entire pan to be at an average temperature of 98oC, determine the
rate of heat loss from the cylindrical side surface of the pan to the surroundings by
natural convection and radiation. Consider properties 𝜈𝜈 = 1.91×105 m2/s, k = 0.0282
W/mK, and Pr = 0.720.

A) 𝑞𝑞̇ conv = 23.1 W and 𝑞𝑞̇ rad = 28.6 W

B) 𝑞𝑞̇ conv = 23.1 W and 𝑞𝑞̇ rad = 47.3 W
C) 𝑞𝑞̇ conv = 46.2 W and 𝑞𝑞̇ rad = 28.6 W
D) 𝑞𝑞̇ conv = 46.2 W and 𝑞𝑞̇ rad = 47.3 W

■ Problem 7B
If water is boiling at a rate of 1.5 kg/h at 100oC, determine the ratio of the
heat lost from the sides of the pan to that by the evaporation of water. The enthalpy
of vaporization of water at 100oC is 2257 kJ/kg.
A) 𝑅𝑅 = 9.9%
B) 𝑅𝑅 = 18.8%
C) 𝑅𝑅 = 28.7%
D) 𝑅𝑅 = 39.6%

■ Problem 8A (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

Thick fluids such as asphalt and waxes and the pipes in which they flow are
often heated in order to reduce the viscosity of the fluids and thus to reduce the
pumping costs. Consider the flow of such a fluid through a 100-m long pipe of outer
diameter 30 cm in calm ambient air at 0oC. The pipe is heated electrically, and a
thermostat keeps the outer surface temperature of the pipe constant at 25oC. The
emissivity of the outer surface of the pipe is 0.8, and the effective sky temperature is
−30oC. Determine the power rating of the electric resistance heater that needs to be
used. Use as properties 𝜈𝜈 = 1.45×10-5 m2/s, k = 0.0246 W/mK, and Pr = 0.733.

4
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
A) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 14.1 kW
B) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 21.5 kW
C) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 28.9 kW
D) 𝑞𝑞̇ = 35.8 kW

■ Problem 8B
Determine the cost of electricity associated with heating the pipe during a 10-
hour period under the above conditions if the price of electricity is $0.09/kWh.
A) 𝐶𝐶 = $14,00
B) 𝐶𝐶 = $20,00
C) 𝐶𝐶 = $26,00
D) 𝐶𝐶 = $32,00

■ Problem 9A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

The maximum surface temperature of the 20-mm diameter shaft of a motor
operating in ambient air at 27oC should not exceed 87oC. Because of power
dissipation within the motor housing, it is desirable to reject as much heat as
possible through the shaft to the ambient air. For rotating cylinders, a suitable
correlation for estimating the convection coefficient is of the form

Nu D = 0.133Re2D 3 Pr1 3
( Re D < 4.3 × 105 ; 0.7 < Pr < 670 )

where 𝑅𝑅𝑒𝑒𝐷𝐷 = Ω𝐷𝐷 2 ⁄𝜈𝜈, with Ω being the rotational velocity (rad/s). Find the convection
coefficient and the maximum heat transfer rate per unit length as a function of
rotational speed in the range of 5000 to 15,000 rpm. Use 𝛽𝛽 = 0.00303 K-1, 𝜈𝜈 =
1.89×10-5 m2/s, k = 0.0285 W/mK, and 𝛼𝛼 = 2.69×10-6 m2/s.

A) 𝑞𝑞rot
′
= 133.5 W/m
B) 𝑞𝑞rot = 212.6 W/m
′

C) 𝑞𝑞rot
′
= 260.8 W/m
D) rot = 315.9 W/m
𝑞𝑞 ′

5
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
■ Problem 9B
Estimate the free convection coefficient and the maximum heat rate per unit
length for the stationary shaft. Mixed free and forced convection coefficients may
become significant for 𝑅𝑅𝑅𝑅 < 4.7(𝐺𝐺𝑟𝑟 3 ⁄𝑃𝑃𝑃𝑃)0.137. Are free convection effects important
for the range of rotational speeds designated in Part A? Consider Pr = 0.702 in the
right-hand side of the preceding inequality.

■ Problem 10A (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

In a plant that manufactures canned aerosol paints, the cans are
temperature-tested in water baths at 55oC before they are shipped to ensure that
they withstand temperatures up to 55oC during transportation and shelving, as
illustrated below. The cans, moving on a conveyor, enter the open hot water bath,
which is 0.5-m deep, 1-m wide, and 3.5-m long, and move slowly in the hot water
toward the other end. Some of the cans fail the test and explode in the water bath.
The water container is made of sheet metal, and the entire container is at about the
same temperature as the hot water. The emissivity of the outer surface of the
container is 0.7. If the temperature of the surrounding air and surfaces is 20oC,
determine the rate of heat loss from the four side surfaces of the container
(disregard the top surface, which is open). The water is heated electrically by
resistance heaters, and the cost of electricity is $0.085/kWh. If the plant operates 24
h a day, 365 days a year, and thus 8760 h a year, determine the annual cost of the
heat losses from the container for this facility. Use as properties 𝜈𝜈 = 1.68×10-5 m2/s,
k = 0.0264 W/mK, and Pr = 0.726.

A) C = $522/year
B) C = $890/year
C) C = $1116/year
D) C = $1455/year

■ Problem 10B
Reconsider the previous problem. In order to reduce the heating cost of the
hot water, it is proposed to insulate the side and bottom surfaces of the container
with a 5-cm thick fiberglass insulation (k = 0.035 W/mK) and to wrap the insulation
with aluminum foil (𝜀𝜀 = 0.1) in order to minimize the heat loss by radiation. An
estimate is obtained from a local insulation contractor, who proposes to do the
insulation job for $350, including materials and labor. Would you support this
proposal? How long will it take for the insulation to pay for itself from the energy it
saves? Use 𝜈𝜈 = 1.54×10-5 m2/s, k = 0.0254 W/mK, and Pr = 0.730.

■ Problem 11A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

Long stainless steel rods of 50-mm diameter are pre-heated to a uniform
temperature of 1000 K before being suspended from an overhead conveyor for
transport to a hot forming operation. The conveyor is in a large room whose walls
and air are at 300 K. Assuming the linear motion of the rod to have a negligible
effect on convection heat transfer from its surface, determine the average
convection coefficient at the start of the transport process. Use 𝜈𝜈 = 6.02×10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼
= 8.73×10-5 m2/s, k = 0.0497 W/mK, and Pr = 0.690.

6
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
A) h = 1.91 W/m2K
B) h = 4.35 W/m2K
C) h = 6.70 W/m2K
D) h = 9.84 W/m2K

■ Problem 11B
If the surface emissivity of the rod is 𝜀𝜀 = 0.40, determine the effective
radiation heat transfer coefficient at the start of the transport process. Assuming a
cumulative (convection plus radiation) heat transfer coefficient corresponding to the
results obtained to this point, what is the maximum allowable conveyor transit time,
if the centerline temperature of the rod must exceed 900 K for the forming
operation? Properties of the steel are k = 25 W/mK and 𝛼𝛼 = 5.2×10-6 m2/s.
A) 𝑇𝑇 = 100 s
B) 𝑇𝑇 = 160 s
C) 𝑇𝑇 = 220 s
D) 𝑇𝑇 = 280 s

■ Problem 12A (Bergman et al., 2011, w/ permission)

A 50-mm thick air gap separates two horizontal metal plates that form the
top surface of an industrial furnace. The bottom plate is at Th = 200oC and the top
plate is at Tc = 50oC. The plant operator wishes to provide insulation between the
plates to minimize heat loss. The relatively hot temperatures preclude use of
foamed or felt insulation materials. Evacuated insulation materials cannot be used
due to the harsh industrial environment and their expense. A young engineer
suggests that equally spaced, thin horizontal sheets of aluminum foil may be
inserted in the gap to eliminate natural convection and minimize heat loss through
the air gap. Determine the convective heat flux across the gap when no insulation is
in place. Use 𝛽𝛽 = 0.00251 K-1, 𝜈𝜈 = 2.62×10-5 m2/s, 𝛼𝛼 = 3.80×10-5 m2/s, Pr = 0.690, and-k
= 0.0337 W/mK.

A) 𝑞𝑞conv
′′
= 302 W/m2
B) 𝑞𝑞conv
′′
= 525 W/m2
C) 𝑞𝑞conv
′′
= 719 W/m2
D) 𝑞𝑞conv
′′
= 934 W/m2

■ Problem 12B
Determine the minimum number of foil sheets that must be inserted in the
gap to eliminate free convection.
A) 𝑁𝑁 = 2
B) 𝑁𝑁 = 3
C) 𝑁𝑁 = 4
D) 𝑁𝑁 = 5

7
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
█ Solutions
P.1▐ Solution
The film temperature is Tf = (Ts + T∞)/2 = (20 + 100)/2 = 60oC, and the
corresponding thermal expansion coefficient is 𝛽𝛽 = 1/Tf = 1/(273 + 60) = 0.00300 K-1.
Of the two possible orientations, the maximum Rayleigh number is obtained with
orientation B, which corresponds to a value of Ra such that

g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3
Ramax =
να
with L = 0.5 m and other pertaining variables, we get

9.81× 0.00300 × (100 − 20 ) × 0.53

Ra= = 5.59 ×108
max
(1.92 × 10 −5
) (
× 2.74 × 10 −5
)
which is less than the critical value 𝑅𝑅𝑎𝑎𝑥𝑥,𝑐𝑐 = 109. Consequently, flow conditions are
laminar for both orientations. In order to reduce heat transfer from the plate, we
should maximize the thickness of the boundary layer and maximize the length of the
plate in the vertical direction. This is why orientation B is preferred. For laminar flow
in a vertical plate, the Nusselt number can be obtained with the correlation

0.67 Ra1 4
Nu 0.68 +
= 49
  0.492 9 16 
1 +   
  Pr  

0.67 × ( 5.59 ×108 )

14

∴ Nu = 0.68 + 49
= 79.7
  0.492 9 16 
1 +   
  0.702  
The corresponding convection coefficient is then

h× L k × Nu
Nu
= h
→=
k L
0.0287 × 79.7
=∴h = 4.57 W m 2 K
0.5
Noting that the cross-sectional area A = 0.25×0.5 = 0.125 m2, the convection
heat transfer from the front surface of the plate in orientation B is

q = hA (Ts − T∞ ) = 4.57 × 0.125 × (100 − 20 ) = 45.7 W

The convection heat transfer from the front surface of the plate in the
preferred orientation is 45.7 watts.

♦ The correct answer is D.

P.2▐ Solution
Part A: Consider the following schematic.

8
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 For these winter conditions, a frost line could appear and it would be at the
bottom of the window. The boundary layer is thinnest at the top of the window, and
hence the heat flux from the warmer room is greater than compared to that bottom
portion of the window, where the boundary layer is thicker. Also, the air in the room
may be stratified and cooler near the floor compared to near the ceiling.

Part B: Taking into consideration both convection and radiation, the heat
loss from the room to the window is

q = As ×  h (T∞ − Ts ) + εσ (Tsur4 − Ts4 ) 

The Nusselt number can be determined via the correlation

2
 
 
 0.387 Ra1 6 
Nu 0.825 +
= 8 27 
   0.492 9 16  
 1 +    
   Pr   

This in turn requires the Rayleigh number Ra, which is given by

g β (T∞ − Ts ) L3
Ra =
να
Here, 𝛽𝛽 = 1/(288 + 273)/2 = 0.00357 K-1 and L = 1.8 m. Substituting these and
other appropriate variables, we get

g β T (T∞ − Ts ) L3 9.81× 0.00357 × (15 − 0 ) × 1.83

Ra
= = = 1.09 ×1010
να (1.41 × 10 −5
) (
× 1.99 × 10 −5
)
Backsubstituting this value and Pr = 0.710 into the expression for Nu, we
obtain

2
 
 
 
0.387 × (1.09 × 1010 ) 
1 6

Nu =0.825 + 8  =259.2
  
9 27 
 1 +  0.492   
16

   0.710   
   
Then, heat transfer coefficient h is determined as

h× L Nu × k
Nu
= h
→=
k L
259.2 × 0.0247
=∴h = 3.56 W m 2 K
1.8
Finally, heat loss 𝑞𝑞̇ is calculated as

q = (1.8 ×1.0 ) × 3.56 ×15 + 0.94 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 2884 − 2734 )  = 223.2 W

♦ The correct answer is B.

P.3▐ Solution
The film temperature Tf = (270 + 18)/2 = 144oC and the thermal expansion
coefficient 𝛽𝛽 = 1/(144 + 273) = 0.00240 K-1. The Grashof number can be computed
with the usual equation,

9
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3
Gr =
ν2
g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3 9.81× 0.0024 × ( 270 − 18 ) × 23
∴ Gr = = = 5.93 ×1010
ν ( 2.83 ×10 ) −5 2
2

Consider now the equation for the Reynolds number, Re,

VL
Re =
ν
Substituting L = 2 m and 𝜈𝜈 = 2.83×10-5 m2/s gives

V ×2
Re
= = 70, 671× V
( 2.83 ×10−5 )
For the natural convection effects on heat transfer to be less than 10
percent, the ratio of the Grashof number to the square of the Reynolds number
must be within a threshold of 0.1. Mathematically,

Gr
≤ 0.1
Re 2
Substituting Gr = 5.93×1010 and Re = 70,671V, we obtain

( 5.93 ×10 ) = 0.1

10

( 70, 671V )
2

5.93 ×1010
∴ 0.1
=
4.99 ×109 V 2
5.93 ×1010
∴V 2 =
4.99 ×109 × 0.1
1
 5.93 ×1010  2
=∴V  = 9  10.9 m s
 4.99 ×10 × 0.1 
The velocity above which natural convection heat transfer from the plate is
negligible is 10.9 m/s, or about 39 km/h.

♦ The correct answer is C.

P.4▐ Solution
Part A: Consider the following schematic.

From an energy balance on the plate with free convection and radiation
exchange, we obtain

dT
ρ As tc p =−h × 2 As (Ts − T∞ ) − ε × 2 Asσ (Ts4 − Tsur4 )
dt
dT 2
∴ =
−  h (T − T ) + εσ (Ts4 − Tsur4 ) 
dt ρ tc  s ∞ 

10
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
where Ts is the plate temperature, assumed to be uniform at any time. The equation
above describes the variation in temperature with time.

Part B: The thermal expansion coefficient is 𝛽𝛽 = 1/400 = 0.0025 K-1. The

Rayleigh number is calculated as

g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3 9.81× 0.0025 × ( 227 − 27 ) × 0.33

Ra
= = = 1.31×108
να ( 2.64 ×10 ) × ( 3.83 ×10 )
−5 −5

Since Ra < 109, the Nusselt number can be estimated with the correlation

0.670 Ra1 4
Nu 0.68 +
= 49
1 + ( 0.492 Pr )9 16 
 

0.670 × (1.31×108 )
14

∴ Nu = 0.68 + 49
= 55.5
 (
1 + 0.492 0.690 )9 16 

From the definition of Nu, the heat transfer coefficient is found as

h× L k × Nu
Nu
= h
→=
k L
0.0338 × 55.5
=∴h = 6.25 W/m 2 K
0.3
Substituting this and other quantities in the relation obtained in Part A, we
see that

dT 2
=
− × 6.25 × ( 227 − 27 ) + 0.25 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 5004 − 3004 )  =
−0.099 K/s
dt 2770 × 0.015 × 983 

The temperature is dropping almost 0.1 K in each second.

♦ The correct answer is B.

Part C: The heat transfer coefficient is obtained by solving the equation

obtained in Part A for h. Mathematically,

dT
− ρ tc p − 2εσ (Ts4 − Tsur
4
)
h= dt
2 (Ts − T∞ )

−2770 × 0.015 × 983 × ( −0.0465 ) − 2 × 0.25 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 4004 − 3004 )

∴h = 7.02 W/m 2 K
2 × (127 − 27 )

To select an appropriate empirical correlation, we first compute the Rayleigh

number,

g β∆TL3 9.81× 0.00286 ×100 × 0.33

Ra
= = = 1.21×108
να ( 2.09 ×10 ) × ( 2.99 ×10 )
−5 −5

Since Ra < 109, we can use the same correlation as we used in Part A; that is,

0.670 × (1.21×108 )
14
0.670 Ra1 4
0.68 +
Nu = 49
0.68 +
= 49
54.5
=
1 + ( 0.492 Pr )9 16  1 + ( 0.492 0.700 )9 16 
   
so that

k × Nu 0.030 × 54.5
=h = = 5.45 W/m 2 K
L 0.3
The correlation estimate is lower than the experimental result, and the
difference between the two estimates is about 29%.

♦ The correct answer is B.

11
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
P.5▐ Solution
Part A: Consider the following schematic.

For Part A, the power required for the regimented heater follows from the
relationship

Pe = hx1 − x2 ( X 2 − X 1 ) w (Ts − T∞ )

where ℎ�𝑥𝑥1 −𝑥𝑥2 is the average heat transfer coefficient, X denotes distance from the left
end, w is width, and T denotes temperature. The Nusselt number for turbulent flow
over the plate is determined as

45
 u × X1 
=Nu X 0.0296
= Re 4X15 Pr1 3 0.0296  ∞  Pr1 3
 ν 
45
 10 × 0.2 
∴ Nu X = 0.0296 ×  −5 
× 0.7061 3= 304.5
 1.67 ×10 
Similarly, we have, for the position X2 = 0.3 m,

45
 10 × 0.3 
Nu2 =0.0296 ×  −5 
× 0.7061 3 =421.1
 1.67 ×10 
Then, the heat transfer coefficient in each case follows from the definition of
the Nusselt number,

h1 × X 1 Nu1 × k
Nu
= 1 h1
→=
k X1
304.5 × 0.0269
=∴ h1 = 40.96 W m 2 K
0.2
and

h2 × X 2 Nu2 × k
Nu
= 2 h2
→=
k X2
421.1× 0.0269
=∴ h2 = 37.76 W m 2 K
0.3
The average convection coefficient, ℎ�𝑥𝑥1 −𝑥𝑥2 , is the average of these two h
values. Returning to the expression for the required power Pe, we find that

h +h 
Pe  1 2  ( X 2 − X 1 ) w (Ts − T∞ )
=
 2 
 40.96 + 37.76 
=∴ Pe   × ( 0.3 − 0.2 ) × 0.2 ×=
( 47 − 23) 18.9 W
 2 
The power required for the regimented heater is just short of 19 watts.

♦ The correct answer is A.

Part B: If the blower malfunctions, the equation to use when predicting the
power of the device is

12
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 P=  hfc (Ts − T∞ ) + εσ (Ts4 − T∞4 )  ( X 2 − X 1 ) w
e  
In words, the forced convection heat transfer loses importance relative to heat
transfer due to free convection and radiation. The heat transfer coefficient can be
computed while supposing that we have free convection heat transfer over a
horizontal plate. The pertaining formula for Nu is

Nu = 0.54 Ra1 4
where the Rayleigh number Ra is determined with the usual relation

g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3c
Ra =
να
Here, 𝛽𝛽 = 1/Tf = 1/(296 + 320)/2 = 0.00325 K-1 and the characteristic length Lc
= (w×L)/2(w + L). Substituting the pertaining variables, we obtain

 0.2 × 0.5 
9.81× 0.00325 × ( 47 − 23) ×  
 2 ( 0.2 + 0.5 ) 
Ra
= = 7.05 ×105
(1.67 × 10 −5
) (
× 2.37 × 10 −6
)
Then, substituting in the expression for Nu, we find that

Nu =0.54 × ( 7.05 ×105 )

14
=15.6

Noting that Lc = 0.0714 m, the free convection heat transfer coefficient easily
follows,

hfc × Lc Nu × k
Nu
= hfc
→=
k Lc
15.6 × 0.0269
∴ h fg
= = 5.88 W m 2 K
0.0714
Finally, we can return to the new expression for Pe, observing that Pe = 18.9
W as before,

P=  hfc (Ts − T∞ ) + εσ (Ts4 − T∞4 )  ( X 2 − X 1 ) w

e  
∴18.9 = 5.88 × (Ts − 296 ) + 0.03 × ( 5.87 ×10−8 ) × (Ts4 − 2964 )  × ( 0.3 − 0.2 ) × 0.2

= 5.88 (Ts − 296 ) + 1.76 ×10−9 (Ts4 − 2964 )  × 0.02

∴18.9

The relation above reads as a fourth-degree equation in the surface

temperature Ts, which can be solved by means of the Solve command in
Mathematica,

Solve�18.9 == �5.88(Ts − 296) + 1.76 ∗ 10−9 (Ts4 − 2964 )� ∗ 0.02, Ts�

This yields two imaginary solutions, along with Ts = −1624 K, which is

impossible, and Ts = 447 K, which is the one feasible solution. We conclude that Ts =
447 K = 174oC.

♦ The correct answer is B.

P.6▐ Solution
Part A: Below, we have a schematic of the present system.

13
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 Without the insulation, the thermal circuit is as shown.

The outer surface temperature Ts,o, which is our main unknown, is

highlighted. Performing an energy balance at the outer surface, we write

Ts ,i − Ts ,o
qcond = qconv + qrad → = hA (Ts ,o − T∞ ) + εσ A (Ts4,o − Tsur4 ) (I)
L1 L3
+
k1 A k3 A

The Rayleigh number is

g β (Ts ,o − T∞ ) L3c
Ra =
vα
where the characteristic length associated with free convection is Lc = As/P =
42/[2(4+4)] = 1 m. Substituting, we get

g β (Ts ,o − T∞ ) L3c 9.81× 0.0025 × (Ts ,o − 298 ) ×13

Ra = = 2.43 ×107 (Ts ,o − 298 )
=
vα ( 2.64 ×10 ) × ( 3.83 ×10 )
−5 −5

The Nusselt number for natural convection in the upper surface of a hot
plate is, for the current range of Rayleigh numbers,

Nu = 0.15 Ra1 3
∴ Nu = 0.15 ×  2.43 ×107 × (Ts ,o − 298 )  = 43.45 (Ts ,o − 298 )
13 13

From the definition of Nu, we have

h × Lc k × Nu
Nu
= h
→=
k Lc
0.0338
× 43.45 (Ts ,o − 298=
) 1.47 (Ts ,o − 298 )
13 13
∴h
=
1
The energy balance can now be written as

Ts ,i − Ts ,o
= h (Ts ,o − T∞ ) + εσ (Ts4,o − Tsur4 )
L1 L3
+
k1 k3

∴
(1700 − T=)
s ,o 1.47 (T − 298 )1 3  × (T − 298 ) + 0.3 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × (T 4 − 2984 )
0.08 0.005  s ,o
 s ,o s ,o
+
1.8 48.8

∴
(1700 − T=) s ,o
1.47 (Ts ,o − 298 )
43
+ 0.3 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × (Ts4,o − 2984 )
0.08 0.005
+
1.8 48.8

∴
(1700 − T =
)s ,o
1.47 (Ts ,o − 298 )
43
+ 1.70 ×10−8 × (Ts4,o − 2984 )
0.08 0.005
+
1.8 48.8
∴ 22.45 (1700 − Ts=
,o ) 1.47 (Ts ,o − 298 ) + 1.70 ×10−8 (Ts4,o − 2984 ) (II)
43

14
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 This equation can be solved iteratively. In Mathematica, the Solve command
would do the trick. The one meaningful solution is Ts,o = 894 K. Backsubstituting in
Equation (I), we find that

q 16 1.47 ( 894 − 298 ) + 0.3 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 8944 −=

2984 )  289.7 kW
43
=
 
The heat loss through the roof without insulation is about 290 kilowatts.

♦ The correct answer is B.

Part B: With the insulation, an additional conduction resistance is provided

and the energy balance at the outer surface becomes

Ts ,i − Ts ,o
= hA (Ts ,o − T∞ ) + εσ A (Ts4,o − Tsurr
4
)
L1 L2 L3
+ +
k1 A k2 A k3 A
1700 − Ts ,o
= 1.47 (Ts ,o − 298 ) + 1.70 ×10−8 × (Ts4,o − 2984 )
43
∴
0.08 0.02 0.005
+ +
1.8 0.125 48.8

,o )
∴ 4.89 (1700 − Ts= 1.47 (Ts ,o − 298 ) + 1.70 ×10−8 (Ts4,o − 2984 )
43

Applying an iterative procedure as before, we obtain Ts,o = 610 K.

Substituting in Equation (I), the result is

q 16 1.47 ( 610 − 298 ) + 0.3 × ( 5.67 × 10−8 ) × ( 6104 −=

2984 )  85.3 kW
43
=
 
The heat loss through the roof with insulation is about 85 kilowatts, which
corresponds to a reduction of about 70% relative to the initial value. The inner
surface temperature of the insulation is given by

Ts ,i − Tins,i L
q = → Tins,i =
−q 1 + Ts ,i
L1 k1 A
k1 A
0.08
−85,300 ×
∴Tins,i = + 1700 =
1463 K
1.8 ×16
♦ The correct answer is A.

P.7▐ Solution
Part A: The film temperature is Tf = (98+25)/2 = 61.5oC, and the thermal
expansion coefficient is, accordingly, 𝛽𝛽 = 1/(61.5+273) = 0.003 K-1. The surface area of
the pan is As = 𝜋𝜋DL = 𝜋𝜋 ×0.25×0.12 = 0.0942 m2. The characteristic length is the depth
of the cylinder Lc = L = 0.12 m. We proceed to compute the Rayleigh number,

g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3c 9.81× 0.003 × ( 98 − 25 ) × 0.123

Ra = Pr = × 0.720 =7.33 ×106
(1.91×10 )
2
ν 2 −5

The Grashof number, Gr, is the ratio of Ra to the Prandtl number, Pr; that is,

Gr
= =
Ra ( 7.33 ×10=)
6

1.02 ×107
Pr 0.720
Consider the following inequality,

35 Lc
≤ 25
Gr1 4
If this inequality holds, the vertical cylinder can be treated as a vertical plate.
Substituting the values available for Lc and Gr gives

15
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 35 × 0.12
= 0.0743 < 25
(1.02 ×107 )
14

Since the inequality is obeyed, the pan cylinder can be treated as a vertical
plate. The Nusselt number is therefore given by

2
 
 
 0.387 Ra1 6 
Nu 0.825 +
= 8 27 
   0.492 9 16  
 1 +    
   Pr   
2
 
 16 
 0.387 × ( 7.33 × 106 ) 
= 0.825 +
∴ Nu = 28.6
9 16 8 27
   0.492   
 1 +    
   0.720   
The heat transfer coefficient easily follows,

h × Lc Nu × k
Nu
= h
→=
k Lc
28.6 × 0.0282
=∴h = 6.72 W m 2 K
0.12
The heat transfer rate is obtained with Newton’s law of cooling,

qconv = hAs (Ts − T∞ ) = 6.72 × 0.0942 × ( 98 − 25 ) = 46.2 W

The rate of heat loss from the pan due to natural convection is close to 46
watts. The rate of heat loss due to radiation can be determined with the Stefan-
Boltzmann law,

qrad = ε Asσ (Ts4 − T∞4 ) = 0.8 × 0.0942 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 98 + 273) − ( 25 + 273) 
4 4
 
47.3 W
∴ qrad =

The rate of heat loss from the pan due to radiation is quite close to that due
to convection.

♦ The correct answer is D.

Part B: Water is boiling in the pan at a rate of 1.5 kg/hour, which

corresponds to a mass flow 𝑚𝑚̇ = 1.5/3600 = 4.17×10-4 kg/s. Given the enthalpy of
vaporization, hfg = 2257 kJ/kg, the rate of heat loss due to evaporation of water, 𝑞𝑞̇ evap,
is

 fg = ( 4.17 ×10−4 ) × ( 2257 ×103 ) = 941.2 W

qevap = mh

The ratio R of heat lost from the side of the pan to that by the evaporation of
water is then

qconv + qrad 46.2 + 47.3

=R = = 9.9%
qevap 941.2

That is to say, the rate of heat loss on the side of the pan, combining
convection and radiation, is about 10 percent of the heat lost by evaporation.

♦ The correct answer is A.

16
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
P.8▐ Solution
Part A: The film temperature is Tf = (25 + 0)/2 = 12.5oC, and the
corresponding thermal expansion coefficient is 𝛽𝛽 = 1/(12.5 + 273) = 0.00350 K-1. We
proceed to compute the Rayleigh number,

g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3
Ra = Pr
ν2
9.81× 0.0035 × ( 25 − 0 ) × 0.33
∴ Ra = × 0.733 = 8.08 ×107
(1.45 ×10 )−5 2

Then, the Nusselt number can be determined with the following correlation,
which applies for a cylinder in the horizontal position,

2
 
 
0.387 ( Ra )
16
 
Nu 0.6 +
= 8 27 
   0.559 9 16  
 1 +    
 
  Pr   
2
 
 
0.387 ( 8.08 × 107 ) 
1 6

∴ Nu = 0.6 + 8 27 
= 53.2
   0.559 9 16  
 1 +    
 
  0.733   

The heat transfer coefficient is then

h× D k × Nu
Nu
= h
→=
k D
0.0246 × 53.2
=∴h = 4.36 W m 2 K
0.3
The total heat loss due to convection and radiation follows as

=q qconv + qrad

∴ q hAs (Ts − T∞ ) + ε Asσ (Ts4 − Tsky

= 4
)
The surface area of the conduit is As = 𝜋𝜋DL = 𝜋𝜋 × 0.3 × 100 = 94.25 m2.
Substituting this and other pertaining variables, it follows that

q =4.36 × 94.25 × ( 25 − 0 ) + 0.8 × 94.25 × ( 5.67 × 10−8 ) × ( 25 + 273) − ( −30 + 273)  = 28.9 kW
4 4
 

The power rating of the electric resistance heater needed is 28.9 kilowatts.

♦ The correct answer is C.

Part B: The total heat loss during 10 hours, Q, is given by the product of the
power rating, 𝑞𝑞̇ , and the operation time in hours, T,

Q = q × T = 28.9 kW × 10 h = 289 kWh

The price of electricity is $0.09 per kWh. The cost C of the electricity
employed to heat the pipe in the specified time period is, accordingly,

$0.09
C = 289 kWh × = $26, 00
kWh
The cost of electricity used to heat the pipe over a 10-hour period is 26
dollars.

♦ The correct answer is C.

17
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 P.9▐ Solution
Part A: The recommended correlation for a horizontal rotating shaft is

=Nu 0.133Re 2 3 Pr1 3 ; (Re D < 4.3 ×105 , 0.7 < Pr < 670)

where the Reynolds number is

ΩD 2
Re =
ν
We have Ω = 5000 rpm = 523.6 rad/s, so that

ω D 2 523.6 × 0.022
Re
= = = 11, 082
ν (1.89 ×10−5 )
Using this value and Pr = 0.703, we can compute the Nusselt number,

Nu =0.133 ×11, 0822 3 × 0.7031 3 =58.8

and thence the convection coefficient,

hrot × D Nu × k
Nu
= → h=
rot
k D
58.8 × 0.0285
∴ hrot
= = 83.79 W m 2 K
0.02
Finally, we can determine the heat transfer rate per unit length,

′ = hrot × π D × (Ts − T∞ ) = 83.79 × π × 0.02 × ( 87 − 27 ) = 315.9 W m

qrot

♦ The correct answer is D.

Part B: For the stationary shaft condition, the free convection coefficient can
be estimated from the Churchill-Chu correlation. This, in turn, requires the Rayleigh
number,

g β (Ts − T∞ ) D 3
Ra =
να
Given the film temperature 𝑇𝑇𝑓𝑓 = (𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 − 𝑇𝑇∞ )⁄2 = 57oC, we have 𝛽𝛽 = 1/Tf =
1/(57+273) = 0.00303 K-1. Substituting these and other pertaining variables, we
obtain

9.81× 0.00303 × ( 87 − 27 ) × 0.023

=Ra = 28, 063
(1.89 ×10−5 ) × ( 2.69 ×10−5 )
Using this quantity and Pr = 0.703, we can apply the correlation

 
 0.387 × Ra1 6 
Nu 0.60 +
= 
1 6 8 27
 1 + ( 0.559 Pr )  
   
2
 
 0.387 × 28, 0631 6 
∴ Nu= 0.60 +  = 5.5
1 6 8 27
 (
 1 + 0.559 0.703)  
  

The heat transfer coefficient easily follows,

hfc × D Nu × k
Nu
= → h=
fc
k D
5.5 × 0.0285
∴ hfc
= = 7.84 W m 2 K
0.02
18
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 Finally, we establish the following heat transfer rate per unit length,

qfc′ = 7.84 × (π × 0.02 ) × ( 87 − 27 )= 29.6 W m

Mixed free and forced convection effects may be significant if the following
inequality holds,

0.137
 Gr 3 
Re < 4.7  
 Pr 
where Gr = Ra/Pr. In the left-hand side, we have Re = 11,082; in the RHS, we have Gr =
28,063/0.703 = 39,919 and Pr = 0.702 as prescribed. Substituting in each side, we
obtain

0.137
 39,9193 
11, 082? < ? 4.7   384
=
 0.702 
The inequality does not hold, and we conclude that free convection effects
are not significant for rotational speeds above 5000 rpm.

P.10▐ Solution
Part A: The film temperature is Tf = (55 + 20)/2 = 37.5oC, and the
corresponding thermal expansion coefficient is 𝛽𝛽 = 1/(37.5 + 273) = 0.00322 K-1. We
proceed to calculate the Rayleigh number, which is given by

g β (Ts − T∞ ) L3 9.81× 0.00322 × ( 55 − 20 ) × 0.53

Ra = Pr = × 0.726 =3.55 ×108
(1.68 ×10−5 )
2
ν 2

Note that we have used the height of the bath as the characteristic
dimension. The Nusselt number is determined with the correlation below, which
applies for natural convection on a vertical plate,

2
 
 
 0.387 Ra1 6 
Nu 0.825 +
= 8 27 
   0.492 9 16  
 1 +    
   Pr   

2
 
 
0.387 ( 3.55 ×108 ) 
1 6

= 0.825 +
∴ Nu = 89.7
9 16 8 27
   0.492   
 1 +    
   0.726   

Next, the heat transfer coefficient can be obtained with the definition of Nu,

h× L Nu × k
Nu
= h
→=
k L
89.7 × 0.0264
=∴h = 4.74 W m 2 K
0.5
where we have once again used the height of the bath as the characteristic length.
The surface area As is

As 2 ( 0.5 ×1 + 0.5 × 3.5

= = ) 4.5 m 2
Then, the heat transfer rate due to natural convection follows from
Newton’s law of cooling,

qconv = hAs (Ts − T∞ ) = 4.74 × 4.5 × ( 55 − 20 ) = 746.6 W

19
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 The heat transfer rate due to radiation, in turn, is calculated with the Stefan-
Boltzmann law,

qrad = ε Asσ (Ts4 − T∞4 ) = 0.7 × 4.5 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 55 + 273) − ( 20 + 273)  = 750.9 W
4 4
 
Finally, the total rate of heat loss becomes

q = qconv + qrad = 746.6 + 750.9 = 1497.5 W

The amount of heat lost during one year is

Q = q ∆t = 1.498 kW × 8760 h = 13,123 kWh


=1 year

and the corresponding cost C is

$0.085
C = 13,123 kWh × = $1116 / year
kWh
That is to say, the annual cost of the heat losses from the container is over a
thousand dollars.

♦ The correct answer is C.

Part B: We start the solution process by “guessing” the outer surface

temperature to be 26oC. We will check the accuracy of this guess later and, if
necessary, repeat the calculations with a better guess based on the obtained results.
The film temperature is Tf = (26+20)/2 = 23oC, and the thermal expansion coefficient
is 𝛽𝛽 = 1/(23+273) = 0.00338 K-1. We proceed to compute the Rayleigh number,

g β (Ts − Ta ) L3
Ra = Pr
ν2
in which Ts = 26oC is the updated surface temperature. Substituting these and other
pertaining variables, we obtain

9.81× 0.00338 × ( 26 − 20 ) × 0.53

Ra = × 0.730 =7.65 ×107
(1.54 ×10 )
−5 2

The Nusselt number can be obtained with the formula for flow over a
vertical plate,

2
 
 
 0.387 Ra16

Nu 0.825 +
= 8 27 
   0.492 9 16  
 1 +    
   Pr   
2
 
 
0.387 ( 7.65 ×107 ) 
1 6

= 0.825 +
∴ Nu = 56.6
8 27 
   0.492 9 16  
 1 +    
   0.730   

The heat transfer coefficient can be obtained with the usual relation

h × Lc Nu × k
Nu
= h
→=
k Lc
56.6 × 0.0254
=∴h = 2.88 W m 2 K
0.5
The surface area of the plate (or, rather, the cans) is now

20
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 As= 2 ( 0.5 ×1.10 + 0.5 × 3.60 )= 4.7 m 2

The total rate of heat loss from the outer surface of the insulated tank by
convection and radiation becomes

=q qconv + qrad

∴ q hAs (Ts − Ta ) + ε Asσ (Ts4 − Tsurr

= 4
)
where, in the second term on the right-hand side, we have the updated emissivity 𝜀𝜀
= 0.1 of the aluminum foil, and the updated surface temperature Ts = 26oC.
Substituting the pertaining variables, the total heat loss from the outer surface of
the insulated tank, considering both convection and radiation, is found as

q = 2.88 × 4.7 × ( 26 − 20 ) + 0.1× 4.7 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 26 + 273) − ( 20 + 273)  = 97.8 W

4 4
 

In steady operation, the heat lost by the side surfaces of the tank must be
equal to the heat lost from the exposed surface of the insulation by convection and
radiation, which in turn must be equal to the heat conducted through the insulation.
The second condition requires the surface temperature to be

=q q= kins As

(Ttank −=
Ts )
97.8 W
insul
t

∴ 0.035 × 4.7 ×
( 55 − Ts ) =
97.8
0.05
∴ 3.29 ( 55 − Ts ) =
97.8
97.8
∴ 55 − T=
s = 29.7
3.29
∴Ts = 55 − 29.7 = 25.3

25.3o C
∴Ts =

This result is close to the assumed surface temperature of 26oC. Accordingly,

there is no need to repeat the calculations. The total amount Q of heat loss in one
year is

Q = q ∆t = 97.8 W × 8760 h = 856, 728 = 856.7 kWh


=1year

and the corresponding cost C is

$0.085
C = 856.7 kWh × = $72.8
kWh
The money saved during a one-year period due to insulation becomes

Money saved = Cost without − Cost with = $1116 − $72.8 = $1043.2

insulation insulation

where $1116 was obtained in Part A. The insulation will pay for itself in a time such
that

C $350
Payback
= period = = 0.336 year
Money saved  $1043.2 
 year 
 
∴ Payback period =
123 days

We would undoubtedly recommend use of insulation in this case.

21
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
P.11▐ Solution
Part A: A schematic of the problem is shown below.

The film temperature is Tf = (Ti +T∞)/2 = (1000+300)/2 = 650 K, and

consequently 𝛽𝛽 = 1/Tf = 1/650 = 0.00154 K-1. The Rayleigh number is

g β (Ts − T∞ ) D 3 9.81× 0.00154 × (1000 − 300 ) × 0.053

Ra
= = = 2.51×105
αν (8.73 ×10 ) × ( 6.02 ×10 )
−5 −5

For free convection on a horizontal cylinder, the Nusselt number can be

obtained with the correlation

2
 
 
 0.387 Ra1 6 
Nu 0.60 +
= 8 27 
   0.559 9 16  
 1 +    
   Pr   
2
 
 16 
 0.387 × ( 2.51×105 ) 
∴ Nu= 0.60 + 8 27 
= 9.9
   0.559 9 16  
 1 +    
 
  0.690   
The convection coefficient easily follows,

h× D Nu × k
Nu
= h
→=
k D
9.9 × 0.0497
=∴h = 9.84 W m 2 K
0.05
♦ The correct answer is D.

Part B: The radiation heat transfer coefficient can be approximated as

hrad =εσ (Ts + Tsurr ) (Ts2 + Tsurr

2
)
∴ hrad = 0.40 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × (1000 + 300 ) (10002 + 3002 ) = 32.14 W m 2 K

We proceed to compute the Biot number,

D 0.05
( h + hrad ) ( 9.84 + 32.14 ) ×
=Bi = 4 = 4 0.021
k 25
Hence, the lumped capacitance method can be applied. The equation to use
is

T − T∞
= exp ( −0.021× Fo )
Ti − T∞

22
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
where T = 900 K is the temperature that the centerline of the rod must exceed, Ti =
1000 K, and T∞ = 300 K. Substituting, we obtain

T − T∞ 900 − 300
= = 0.857 = exp ( −0.021× Fo )
Ti − T∞ 1000 − 300
∴ Fo =
7.34
To determine the conveyor time T, we resort to the equation for the Fourier
number Fo,

α ×T
Fo
= = 2
7.34
 ro 
 
2
in which 𝛼𝛼 = 5.2×10-6 m2/s for the steel and ro = D/2 = 0.025 m, so that

( 5.2 ×10 ) × T = 7.34

−6

2
 0.025 
 
 2 
∴ 0.0333T =
7.34
7.34
∴T
= = 220 s
0.0333
The maximum allowable conveyor transit time is 3 minutes and 40 seconds.

♦ The correct answer is C.

P.12▐ Solution
Part A: The convection heat flux across the gap follows from Newton’s law
of cooling,

′′
q=
conv h (Th − Tc )

where the convection coefficient, h, can be established by treating the gap as a

rectangular cavity. In this case, the Nusselt number can be determined with the
Globe-Dropkin correlation,

Nu = 0.069 Ra1 3 Pr 0.074

in which Ra is the Rayleigh number,

g β (Th − Tc ) L3
Ra =
να
9.81× 0.00251× ( 200 − 50 ) × 0.053
∴ Ra = = 4.64 ×105
( 2.62 ×10 ) × ( 3.80 ×10 )
−5 −5

Backsubstituting this quantity and Pr = 0.690 in the foregoing correlation, we

obtain

Nu = 0.069 × ( 4.64 ×105 ) × 0.6900.074 = 5.2

1/3

The heat transfer coefficient follows as

h× L Nu × k
Nu
= h
→=
k L
5.2 × 0.0337
=∴h = 3.50 W m 2 K
0.05
We can then determine the heat flux,

23
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
 ′′ = 3.50 × ( 200 − 50 ) = 525 W m 2
qconv

The convective heat flux across the gap without insulation is about half a
kilowatt per square meter.

♦ The correct answer is B.

Part B: For free convection to become negligible, we must have Ra < 1708.
The number of gaps is Ng = N + 1. The gap width is Lg = L/(N + 1) and, as a first
estimate, the temperature difference across each gap is ΔTg = (Th – Tg)/(N + 1). We can
therefore pose the inequality

3
 L 
g β (Th − Tc ) / ( N + 1)  
 ( N + 1) 
Ra < 1708 → < 1708
να
3
 0.05 
9.81× 0.00251× ( 200 − 50 ) / ( N + 1)  × 
 ( N + 1) 
∴ < 1708
( 2.62 ×10−5 ) × ( 3.80 ×10−5 )
463, 251
∴ < 1708
( N + 1) 4
∴ N > 3.06
Therefore, we specify N = 4. The minimum number of foil sheets to be
inserted in the gap to eliminate free convection is 4.

♦ The correct answer is C.

█ Answer Summary

Problem 1 D
2A Open-ended pb.
Problem 2
2B B
Problem 3 C
4A Open-ended pb.
Problem 4 4B B
4C B
5A A
Problem 5
5B B
6A B
Problem 6
6B A
7A D
Problem 7
7B A
8A C
Problem 8
8B C
9A D
Problem 9
9B Open-ended pb.
10A C
Problem 10
10B Open-ended pb.
11A D
Problem 11
11B C
12A B
Problem 12
12B C

24
© 2019 Montogue Quiz
█ References
 BERGMAN, T., LAVINE, A., INCROPERA, F., and DEWITT, D. (2011).
Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer. 7th edition. Hoboken: John Wiley
and Sons.
 ÇENGEL, Y. and GHAJAR, A. (2015). Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and
Applications. 5th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Got any questions related to this quiz? We can help!

Send a message to contact@montogue.com and we’ll
answer your question as soon as possible.

25
© 2019 Montogue Quiz