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Steel (AISI 1010) plates of thickness \(\delta=6 \mathrm{~mm}\) and length \(L=1 \mathrm{~m}\) on a side are conveyed from a heat treatment process and are concurrently cooled by atmospheric air of velocity \(u_{\infty}=10 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}\) and \(T_{x}=20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) in parallel flow over the plates. For an initial plate temperature of \(T_{i}=300^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), what is the rate of heat transfer from the plate? What is the corresponding rate of change of the plate temperature? The velocity of the air is much larger than that of the plate.

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The rate of heat transfer from the steel plate being cooled by atmospheric air is 5.42 W and the corresponding rate of change of the plate temperature is approximately -2.67 x 10^{-5} K/s.

Step by step solution

01

Calculate the Reynolds number

First, we need to find the Reynolds number for this flow. The Reynolds number is given by the following formula: \[Re = \frac{u_\infty L}{\nu}\] In this case, we have to find the kinematic viscosity of the air, denoted by \(\nu\). You can use a table or an appropriate reference to find the value of \(\nu\) at the given air temperature, \(T_x\). It can be found that \(\nu \approx 1.48 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m^2/s}\). Now, we can calculate the Reynolds number: \[Re = \frac{(10 \mathrm{~m/s})(1\mathrm{~m})}{1.48 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~m^2/s}} \approx 6.759 \times 10^5 \]
02

Find the Nusselt number from an appropriate correlation

Next, we need to find the Nusselt number, which can be obtained from an appropriate forced convection correlation based on the Reynolds number. In our case, we will use the following correlation for a flat plate with constant temperature in parallel flow: \[Nu = 0.664 Re^{1/2} Pr^{1/3}\] Here, \(Pr\) is the Prandtl number, which can be found using the air properties, usually provided in tables or appropriate references. For the given air temperature, \(Pr \approx 0.707\). Now, we can calculate the Nusselt number: \[Nu = 0.664 (6.759 \times 10^5)^{1/2} (0.707)^{1/3} \approx 125.3\]
03

Calculate the convective heat transfer coefficient

Now that we have the Nusselt number, we can calculate the convective heat transfer coefficient, \(h\), using the following formula: \[h = \frac{k_{air} Nu}{L}\] Where \(k_{air}\) is the thermal conductivity of air. Using the air properties, we can find that \(k_{air} \approx 0.0257 \mathrm{~W/m\cdot K}\). Now, we can calculate \(h\): \[h = \frac{(0.0257 \mathrm{~W/m\cdot K})(125.3)}{1\mathrm{~m}} \approx 3.22 \mathrm{~W/m^2\cdot K}\]
04

Calculate the rate of heat transfer from the plate

We can now calculate the rate of heat transfer from the plate by using the heat transfer formula: \[q = h A(T_i - T_x)\] Where \(A\) is the surface area of the plate, which can be calculated as follows: \[A = L \times \delta = 1\mathrm{~m} \times 0.006\mathrm{~m} = 0.006\mathrm{~m^2}\] Now, we can calculate the rate of heat transfer: \[q = (3.22 \mathrm{~W/m^2\cdot K})(0.006\mathrm{~m^2})(300^{\circ} \mathrm{C} - 20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}) = 5.42 \mathrm{~W}\]
05

Calculate the corresponding rate of change of the plate temperature

Finally, we can find the rate of change of the plate temperature by using the formula: \[\frac{dT}{dt} = -\frac{q}{mc_p}\] Where \(m\) is the mass of the plate and \(c_p\) is the specific heat capacity of the steel plate (AISI 1010). We can find the volume and mass of the plate, assuming a constant density, \(\rho = 7850 \mathrm{~kg/m^3}\), and \(c_p \approx 434 \mathrm{~J/kg\cdot K}\): \[V = A \times L = 0.006\mathrm{~m^2} \times 1\mathrm{~m} = 0.006\mathrm{~m^3}\] \[m = \rho V = 7850 \mathrm{~kg/m^3} \times 0.006\mathrm{~m^3} \approx 47.1 \mathrm{~kg}\] Now, we can calculate the rate of change of the plate temperature: \[\frac{dT}{dt} = -\frac{5.42 \mathrm{~W}}{(47.1 \mathrm{~kg})(434 \mathrm{~J/kg\cdot K})} \approx -2.67 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~K/s}\] So, the rate of heat transfer from the plate is \(5.42 \mathrm{~W}\), and the corresponding rate of change of the plate temperature is \(-2.67 \times 10^{-5} \mathrm{~K/s}\).

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Key Concepts

These are the key concepts you need to understand to accurately answer the question.

Reynolds Number
In fluid dynamics, the Reynolds number is a dimensionless quantity that helps predict flow patterns in different fluid flow situations. It compares the inertial forces to the viscous forces and is calculated using the formula: \[Re = \frac{u_\infty L}{u}\] where:
  • \(u_\infty\) is the velocity of the fluid.
  • \(L\) is the characteristic length, such as the length of a plate.
  • \(u\) is the kinematic viscosity of the fluid.
Breaking it down, the Reynolds number essentially helps determine whether the flow will be laminar or turbulent. A lower Reynolds number indicates laminar flow where the fluid moves in parallel layers. A higher number suggests turbulence and chaotic eddies. Understanding this is key in predicting how heat will travel through the fluid and interact with surfaces, such as the steel plate being cooled by air in this exercise.
Nusselt Number
The Nusselt number is another dimensionless parameter and it's crucial for analyzing convective heat transfer. This number relates the convective to conductive heat transfer occurring across a fluid boundary. Mathematically, it's expressed as: \[Nu = 0.664 Re^{1/2} Pr^{1/3}\] In this exercise, the important aspects are:
  • \(Re\) is the Reynolds number.
  • \(Pr\) denotes the Prandtl number, which measures the relative thickness of the velocity boundary layer to the thermal boundary layer.
When you calculate the Nusselt number, you're effectively assessing how efficient the heat transfer is via convection compared to conduction in the medium—air, in this case. A higher Nusselt number indicates more effective convection. This is essential when determining the heat transferred from a solid surface to the fluid, as it precisely affects the subsequent calculations of heat transfer coefficients.
Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient
The convective heat transfer coefficient \(h\) is a parameter that describes the heat transfer per unit area of the surface as a result of convection. It's derived by relating the Nusselt number to the thermal conductivity of the fluid and the characteristic length, formulated as: \[h = \frac{k_{air} Nu}{L}\] where:
  • \(k_{air}\) is the thermal conductivity of the air.
  • \(Nu\) is the Nusselt number.
  • \(L\) is the characteristic length of the surface.
This coefficient plays a crucial role by linking the fluid dynamics with heat transfer processes. The larger the value of \(h\), the more heat can be transferred, indicating efficient cooling of the steel plates in our example via atmospheric air.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal conductivity \(k\) is a measure of a material's ability to conduct heat. It represents the quantity of heat that passes per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient. For air, at the temperature in our given scenario, it's given as approximately \(0.0257 \mathrm{~W/m \cdot K}\). This property drastically varies among materials, affecting how heat moves through a substance. In our example, knowing the thermal conductivity of air tells us how quickly or slowly it will help remove heat from the steel plate. It’s one of the key factors in calculating the convective heat transfer coefficient and then the heat loss.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific heat capacity \(c_p\) is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature by one degree Celsius. For the steel in question, it’s provided as approximately \(434 \mathrm{~J/kg \cdot K}\). In our calculation, the specific heat capacity helps us understand how much energy the steel plate can store and consequently how rapidly its temperature will change under heat removal conditions. When heat is extracted from the steel plate by the surrounding air, this specific heat capacity, combined with the plate’s mass, determines the rate at which its temperature decreases. This understanding is crucial for processes where controlled cooling is necessary, ensuring neither overheating nor too rapid cooling, which can lead to material stresses.

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