Boundary conditions for temperature distribution

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The discussion centers on the boundary conditions for temperature distribution in a flowing viscous fluid within a pipe. Specifically, it addresses the conditions T = T1 at r = R, x > 0 and T = T0 at x = 0, r < R, where T1 represents the temperature of the well and T0 denotes the temperature of the fluid entering the pipe. The key conclusion is that the tube wall temperature transitions from T0 to T1 at the boundary x = 0, indicating a discontinuous change in temperature at that point.

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Wisam
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Hi there

Can anyone tell what is the meaning of boundary conditions for temperature distribution in a flowing viscous fluid in a pipe ?
for example I need some one explane for me this:
T = T1 at r = R, x<0
T = T0 at x = 0, r<R
where T1 is a temperature of well and T0 is a temperature of fluid entering the pipe .
 
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Wisam said:
Hi there

Can anyone tell what is the meaning of boundary conditions for temperature distribution in a flowing viscous fluid in a pipe ?
for example I need some one explane for me this:
T = T1 at r = R, x<0
T = T0 at x = 0, r<R
where T1 is a temperature of well and T0 is a temperature of fluid entering the pipe .
I think you mean: T = T1 at r = R, x>0.

What they're saying is that the tube wall and the fluid temperatures are both T0 for x<0, and that the tube wall temperature suddenly rises discontinuously to T1 at x = 0, and stays at that value for all x > 0.

Chet
 

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