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Conduction Heat Transfer

The chapter covers various aspects of conduction heat transfer, including steady and unsteady conduction, thermal resistances, and critical insulation thickness. It discusses the methodologies for analyzing one-dimensional and two-dimensional conduction, the lumped system approximation, and enhancements to heat transfer using pin fins. Important equations and principles such as the heat diffusion equation and Biot number are introduced, providing a foundation for understanding heat transfer processes in different geometries.

Sections

  • 1

    Steady 1d Conduction

    This section covers steady-state one-dimensional conduction in different coordinate systems, introducing concepts like heat transfer rate, thermal resistances, and critical thickness of insulation.

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  • 1.1

    Cartesian Coordinates (Plane Wall)

    This section covers the principles of heat conduction in a one-dimensional plane wall using Cartesian coordinates, focusing on key equations and solutions.

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  • 1.2

    Cylindrical Coordinates (E.g., Pipe Walls)

    This section discusses heat conduction in cylindrical coordinates, particularly focusing on hollow cylinders and their thermal properties.

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  • 1.3

    Spherical Coordinates

    This section introduces the principles of heat conduction in spherical coordinates, highlighting key equations and concepts.

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  • 2

    Thermal Resistances

    This section discusses various types of thermal resistances in conduction heat transfer, including conduction and convection resistance.

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  • 2.1

    Conduction Resistance

    This section explores conduction resistance in heat transfer and its applications in various geometries.

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  • 2.2

    Film (Convection) Resistance

    This section explains film (convection) resistance in heat transfer, specifically focusing on its calculation and significance in thermal circuits.

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  • 3

    Critical Thickness Of Insulation

    The critical thickness of insulation is a key concept in heat transfer, indicating a specific insulation thickness where added insulation can paradoxically increase heat loss.

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  • 4

    Lumped System Approximation

    The Lumped System Approximation is a method used in heat transfer analysis when internal resistance is negligible compared to surface resistance.

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  • 5

    Heat Transfer Through Pin Fins

    This section discusses heat transfer through pin fins, focusing on the governing equations and efficiency measurements.

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  • 6

    Two-Dimensional Conduction

    This section addresses the principles of two-dimensional heat conduction, governed by Laplace's equation.

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  • 7

    Unsteady (Transient) Conduction

    This section focuses on the principles of unsteady or transient heat conduction, described by the heat diffusion equation and common solutions.

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References

Module II_ Conduction Heat Transfer.pdf

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What we have learnt

  • Heat conduction can occur i...
  • Thermal resistance is analo...
  • Insulation can initially in...

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