How Does Ice Thickness Affect Heat Transfer in a Frozen Pond?

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Start date Mar 18, 2012
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The discussion centers on the impact of ice thickness on heat transfer in a frozen pond, with a specific focus on temperature gradients. The bottom of the pond maintains a temperature of 4°C, while the air temperature above the ice is -2°C. It is noted that the thermal conductivity of ice is three times greater than that of water, which influences heat transfer rates. The conversation hints at a potential homework question regarding the necessary thickness of the ice layer for these conditions. Understanding these thermal dynamics is crucial for assessing the overall heat transfer in frozen aquatic environments.

Mar 18, 2012

nik jain

The temperature at the bottom of a pond of depth L IS 4°C. The temperature of the air , just above the layer of ice frozen at the pond surface is -2°C.
THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF ICE IS THREE TIMES THAT OF WATER

The thickness of the frozen layer of ice must be-

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