Mechanical Engineering - Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Section 2 (Q.No. 19)
19.
Which of the following would lead to a reduction in thermal resistance?
In conduction, reduction in the thickness of the material and an increase in thermal conductivity.
In convection, stirring of the fluid and cleaning the heating surface.
In radiation, increasing the temperature and reducing the emissivity.
all of the above
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Vinay said:   5 years ago
Reducing the emissivity will increase thermal resistance.

Biswajit said:   6 years ago
BECAUSE r(radiation) = 1-e/eA, So if e increases are decreases.

Sukhdeep Singh said:   7 years ago
Reducing the emmisivity will increase the thermal resistance. For example, black body has least thermal resistance because its emmisivity is unity. As we reduce the emmisivity the heat transfer will reduce due to radiation hence increasing thermal resistance. So, the answer should be A and B only.

Shankar said:   7 years ago
Can you explain how option C statement also correct?

Angesh said:   7 years ago
Resistance to radiation Inversely proportional to emissivity according to Wein's law.

Lekha said:   8 years ago
How emissivity decreses resistance?

Lekha said:   8 years ago
How is it? Please explain.

Om Nagar said:   8 years ago
Agree @Vikrant.

VIKRANT said:   1 decade ago
Reducing the emissivity will increase thermal resistance.

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