Chemical Engineering - Heat Transfer

21.
A sphere of radius 'R1' is enclosed in a sphere of radius 'R2'. The view (or shape) factor for radiative heat transfer of the outer sphere with respect to the inner sphere is
0
R2/(R1+R2)
1
(R1/R2)2
Answer: Option
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22.
For a laminar flow of fluid in a circular tube, 'h1' is the convective heat transfer co-efficient at velocity 'V1'. If the velocity is reduced by half and assuming the fluid properties are constant, the new convective heat transfer co-efficient is
1.26 h1
0.794 h1
0.574 h1
1.741 h1
Answer: Option
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23.
The main purpose of providing fins on heat transfer surface is to increase the
temperature gradient.
mechanical strength of the equipment.
heat transfer area.
heat transfer co-efficient.
Answer: Option
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24.
A BTU/hr.ft.2 °F is equal to
1 kcal/hr. m2°C.
4.88 kcal/hr. m.2°C.
1 kcal/hr. m2.°K.
none of these.
Answer: Option
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25.
Which of the following has the lowest Prandtl number ?
Molten sodium (a coolant used in fast breeder reactor)
Water
Transformer oil
Dilute H2SO4
Answer: Option
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