Summary of "Heat Transfer 19 | Convection Heat Transfer (V) | Mechanical Engineering | GATE Crash Course"
Summary of "Heat Transfer 19 | Convection Heat Transfer (V) | Mechanical Engineering | GATE Crash Course"
Main Ideas and Concepts Covered:
- Recap of Previous Session:
- Average velocity and its mathematical expression.
- Concept of temperature in convective heat transfer.
- Understanding thermally fully developed flow.
- Introduction to minimum temperature (T_min) or bulk/mixing cup temperature in fluid flow.
- Wall Temperature Cases:
- Two important boundary conditions in convective heat transfer:
- Constant Wall Temperature
- Constant Heat Flux
- These cases affect how temperature varies along the flow and influence the Nusselt Number (Nu).
- Two important boundary conditions in convective heat transfer:
- Minimum Temperature (T_min) Concept:
- T_min varies along the flow direction (x).
- T_min at inlet and outlet of pipe/duct is discussed.
- T_min is a function of x; it changes exponentially or linearly depending on the case.
- Nusselt Number (Nu) and Its Importance:
- Nu relates convective heat transfer coefficient (h) to thermal conductivity (k).
- Two objectives in Convection Heat Transfer:
- Finding convective heat transfer coefficient (h).
- Calculating rate of convective heat transfer.
- Nu depends on flow conditions and thermal boundary conditions.
- For internal flows:
- Nu varies in developing and developed regions.
- In developed region, Nu is constant and independent of x.
- In developing region, Nu varies with x.
- Internal Flow and Hydraulic Diameter:
- For non-circular ducts, Hydraulic Diameter (D_h) is used as characteristic length.
- Hydraulic Diameter formula: \( D_h = \frac{4 \times \text{flow area}}{\text{wetted perimeter}} \).
- Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow:
- Flow regime determined by Reynolds Number (Re).
- Critical Reynolds Number for internal flow ~ 2000.
- Laminar flow: Nu correlations differ for constant wall temperature and constant heat flux.
- Turbulent flow: Nu correlations involve empirical relations with Re and Prandtl number (Pr).
- Comparison of Constant Wall Temperature vs. Constant Heat Flux:
- Nu values are higher in constant heat flux cases than in constant wall temperature cases.
- Typical values for laminar flow in pipes:
- Constant wall temperature: Nu ≈ 3.66
- Constant heat flux: Nu ≈ 4.36
- Energy Balance and Temperature Variation:
- Energy balance applied to a small fluid element inside the pipe.
- Heat transferred by convection equals increase in fluid enthalpy.
- For constant wall temperature:
- Minimum temperature varies exponentially along the pipe.
- For constant heat flux:
- Minimum temperature varies linearly along the pipe.
- Use of Log Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD):
- LMTD concept is applied to convective heat transfer in pipes.
- It helps relate heat transfer rate, surface area, and temperature difference.
- Example Problems and Application:
- Problems involving:
- Calculation of pipe length required to achieve a certain outlet temperature.
- Determining exit temperature for given heat flux and flow conditions.
- Use of Hydraulic Diameter and Reynolds Number for ducts.
- Application of empirical correlations for Nu in laminar and turbulent flows.
- Emphasis on understanding problem statements and identifying whether constant wall temperature or constant heat flux applies.
- Problems involving:
- Important Practical Notes:
- Heat transfer coefficient (h) and Nu depend on flow regime and thermal boundary conditions.
- Understanding the physical meaning of T_min and its variation is crucial.
- Empirical correlations are widely used in engineering problems.
- Energy balance is the fundamental principle to relate heat transfer and fluid temperature changes.
- Exam Tips and Strategy:
- Approach problems calmly and carefully analyze given data.
- Identify flow regime (laminar/turbulent) using Reynolds Number.
- Determine boundary condition type (constant wall temperature or constant heat flux).
- Use correct correlations and formulas accordingly.
- Practice previous year questions for better understanding.
Detailed Methodology / Instructions Presented:
- Calculating Average Velocity:
- Use velocity profiles and integrate to find average velocity.
- Determining Minimum Temperature (T_min):
- Identify inlet and outlet temperatures.
- Use energy balance to relate heat transfer to fluid temperature changes.
- For constant wall temperature: T_min varies exponentially with x.
- For constant heat flux: T_min varies linearly with x.
- Calculating Nusselt Number (Nu):
- For laminar flow in pipes:
- Constant wall temperature: Nu = 3.66 (approx.)
- Constant heat flux: Nu = 4.36
- For laminar flow in pipes:
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