Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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ISBN: 9781118881279
Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 10, Problem 10.33P
A thermal mass flow meter is used to meter 30 °C air flow through a 2-cm-i.d. pipe. If 25 W of power are required to maintain a 1 °C temperature rise across the meter, estimate the mass flow rate through the meter. Clearly state any assumptions. cp= 1.006 kJ/kg-K.
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