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This document contains 4 problems related to heat conduction through cylindrical and spherical systems. Problem 1 asks to determine the heat flow through a spherical boiler wall with layers of steel and asbestos insulation. Problem 2 asks to determine the heat flow into a spherical container insulated by a temperature-dependent material. Problem 3 asks to determine the interface temperature between layers of magnesium and fiberglass pipe insulation. Problem 4 asks to calculate the heat loss per unit area and interface temperature for a steam pipe insulated in layers.

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Problem Set 2

This document contains 4 problems related to heat conduction through cylindrical and spherical systems. Problem 1 asks to determine the heat flow through a spherical boiler wall with layers of steel and asbestos insulation. Problem 2 asks to determine the heat flow into a spherical container insulated by a temperature-dependent material. Problem 3 asks to determine the interface temperature between layers of magnesium and fiberglass pipe insulation. Problem 4 asks to calculate the heat loss per unit area and interface temperature for a steam pipe insulated in layers.

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DEPARTMENT OF

MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, PHILIPPINES
Telefax: (053) 565-0600 local 1029
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vsu.edu.ph

PROBLEM SET 2
Conduction through Cylindrical and Spherical Systems

1. Determine the rate of heat flow through a spherical boiler wall which is 2 m in diameter and 2 cm
thick steel (k = 58 W/m-K). The outside surface of boiler wall is covered with asbestos (k = 0.116
W/m-K) 5 mm thick. The temperature of the outer surface and that of fluid inside are 50 °C and
300°C respectively. Take inner film resistance as 0.0023 K/W.
2. A spherical container having outer diameter 500 mm is insulated by 100 mm thick layer of material
with thermal conductivity k =0.03 ( 1+0.006 t ) W /m ° C . If the surface temperature of sphere is -
200°C and temperature of outer surface is 30°C, determine the heat flow in.
3. Two layers of insulation cover a cast iron pipe of 5 cm outside diameter. The inner layer is 8 cm thick
magnesium insulation k =0.02 W /mK followed by 30 cm layer of fiber glass insulation
k =0.05 W /mK . If the inside temperature of the pipe is 120°C and the outside insulation
temperature is 27°C, determine the temperature at the interface between the fiber glass and
magnesium insulation.
4. A steam pipe 300 m long and 280 mm outside diameter is covered with 60 mm insulation
k =0.076 W /mK followed by 40 mm insulation k =0.82 W /mK . The temperature difference
between the inner and outer surface is 350°C. Calculate:
a. The heat loss per square meter of outer surface.
b. The heat loss per square meter of pipe surface.
c. The temperature between the two layers of insulation.

Show your complete solution and box your final answer. Write your solutions on an A4 bondpaper with your name on top. No
need to fold. Submit during our midterm exam.

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MEng 112 | 131n
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