The fluid flows at a speed of 0.4 m/s through a horizontally placed smooth pipe with a diameter of 20 mm and a length of 24 m and heats an environment at a temperature of 87 oC. Considering that the pipe surface temperature remains constant, inside the pipe; a) In case of water flow, b) In case of engine oil leakage Calculate the heat transfer coefficient and friction factor in the in-pipe flow and compare and interpret the results.

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The fluid flows at a speed of 0.4 m/s through a horizontally placed smooth pipe with a diameter of 20 mm and a length of 24 m and heats an environment at a temperature of 87 oC. Considering that the pipe surface temperature remains constant, inside the pipe;

a) In case of water flow,
b) In case of engine oil leakage

Calculate the heat transfer coefficient and friction factor in the in-pipe flow and compare and interpret the results.

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