An external wall of a building has a U value of 0.50 W/m^2K. The indoor temperature is 21 degreesC and the outdoor temperature is -2.0 degreesC. If the combined surface heat transfer coefficient (radiation plus convection) of the outside wall is 12 W/m^2K, determine its surface temperature. answer = -1.04degreesC please show all workings

An external wall of a building has a U value of 0.50 W/m^2K. The indoor temperature is 21 degreesC and the outdoor temperature is -2.0 degreesC. If the combined surface heat transfer coefficient (radiation plus convection) of the outside wall is 12 W/m^2K, determine its surface temperature. answer = -1.04degreesC please show all workings

Principles of Heat Transfer (Activate Learning with these NEW titles from Engineering!)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305387102

Author:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Publisher:Kreith, Frank; Manglik, Raj M.

Chapter1: Basic Modes Of Heat Transfer

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.56P: A pipe carrying superheated steam in a basement at 10C has a surface temperature of 150C. Heat loss...

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