Calculating Steady State Heat Transfer

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The discussion focuses on calculating the steady-state rate of heat transfer per unit length for a hollow circular pipe carrying hot water. The pipe has an internal diameter of 88.43 mm and an external diameter of 118.38 mm, with a thermal conductivity of 247 Wm-1K-1. The temperature gradient was calculated as 2209.015025, leading to a heat transfer rate of 151581 Wm-1. The method employed is confirmed as correct, utilizing the appropriate formula for a hollow cylinder.

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  • Understanding of heat transfer principles, specifically conduction.
  • Familiarity with the thermal conductivity concept.
  • Knowledge of cylindrical geometry and its application in heat transfer calculations.
  • Proficiency in using temperature gradient formulas.
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Mechanical engineers, thermal engineers, and students studying heat transfer principles will benefit from this discussion, particularly those involved in designing piping systems and analyzing thermal performance.

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A straight, uniform circular pipe of internal diameter of 88.43 mm and external diameter of 118.38 mm carries hot water at 63.67 deg cel. The pipe has a thermal conductivity of 247 Wm^-1 K^-1.

how to calculate the steady-state rate of heat transfer per unit length, in W m^-1, when the outside temperature is 30.59 deg cel.

What I have done so far:-

Temperature Gradient = (T1-T2)/d, where d is the diff in radius of cylinder = (63.67-30.59)/(0.5*(118-88.43)*0.001) = 2209.015025

So,heat transfer = 247*3.142*0.08843*2209.015025 = 151581 Wm^-1

Is the method right?
 
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