H81HMT EXAMPLE SHEET 6 (RADIATION)

1. Based on slide 30 and 31 in the lecture notes, derive the expression Q12 for
a. Large (infinite) parallel planes
b. Long (infinite) concentric cylinders
c. Small convex object in a large cavity
2. A heated plate of D = 0.2 m diameter has one of its surfaces insulated and the other is
maintained at T = 550 K. If the hot surface has an emmissivity of 0.9 and is exposed
to a surrounding area at 300K, calculate the heat loss by radiation. [Ans: 131.9W]
3. A fluid flows through a long tube of 20mm diameter with outer surface at 77K and
= 0.02. The tube is concentric with a larger tube of 50 mm diameter at 300K and =
0.05. The space between the surfaces is evacuated. Calculate the heat transfer rate by
the fluid per unit length of the tube. [Ans: -0.5 W/m]
4. The following diagram shows a sphere placed inside a large oven.

Taking into account of heat convection, calculate the net heat transfer to the sphere when
its temperature is 300K. What is the major assumption used in this calculation [19.85 W]?
5. A procedure for measuring the thermal conductivity of solid can be done by placing a
sample at the bottom of a large furnace (see below). The sample is of thickness L and
is placed in a square container of width W on a side and the sides are insulated. The
wall of the furnace is maintaned at Tw. Neglecting convection effects, under steady
state condition, determine the thermal conductivity of the solid [2.93 W/m.k].

Sides insulated

300K