Heat transfer problem - conduction in a cylinder

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The discussion focuses on deriving the temperature distribution equation for heat conduction in a cylinder, given the inner and outer temperatures (Ti and To) and the thermal conductivity (k). The user begins with Fourier's Law in cylindrical coordinates and sets boundary conditions at the inner and outer radii. They express concern about obtaining the temperature distribution function T(r) and calculating the temperature at the midpoint (r=a). The solution involves integrating the heat conduction equation, leading to a general form of T(r) that includes constants to be determined. The final goal is to clarify how to eliminate the flux term and find the specific temperature distribution.
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Homework Statement


The following cylinder has a temperature inside Ti and temperature outside To. Using the general equation for heat conduction in a cylinder, write the temperature distribution equation as a function of the radius T(r). What is the temperature midway at r=a? (Take the heat conductivity = k, and length of cylinder is L).
Assume no convection and constant temperature across the length of the cylinder.

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Homework Equations



Fourier's Law in cylindrical coordinates: q''= -k (dT/dr)

The Attempt at a Solution


Boundary conditions:
r=ri, T=Ti
r=ro, T=To

So integrating Fourier's equation with these boundary points I get:
To-Ti= -roq'' ln(ro/ri)

I think this gives the temperature difference though, not the distribution and I also have the q'' (flux term) still in the equation as an unknown. How would I find the temperature distribution and T(r=a)?
 
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Steady-state, no heat generation for cylinder: d/dr(r*dT/dr)=0

integrate twice with respect to r: T(r)=C_1*ln(r)+C_2
 

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