Quiz HT108

Heat Transfer by Radiation

Lucas Montogue

█ Problems

▐ Problem 1 (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

Two very large parallel plates are maintained at uniform temperatures of T1
= 600 K and T2 = 400 K, and have emissivities of 𝜀𝜀1 = 0.5 and 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.9, respectively.
Determine the net rate of radiation heat transfer between the two surfaces per unit
area of the plates (i.e., the heat flux).

A) 𝑄𝑄̇12⁄𝐴𝐴𝑠𝑠 = 1682 W/m2

B) 𝑄𝑄̇12⁄𝐴𝐴𝑠𝑠 = 2793 W/m2
C) 𝑄𝑄̇12⁄𝐴𝐴𝑠𝑠 = 3864 W/m2
D) 𝑄𝑄̇12⁄𝐴𝐴𝑠𝑠 = 4975 W/m2

▐ Problem 2 (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

Two-phase gas-liquid oxygen is stored in a 1-m-diameter spherical tank
whose surface is maintained at 80 K. The spherical tank is enclosed by a 1.6-m
diameter concentric spherical surface at 273 K. Both spherical surfaces have an
emissivity of 0.01, and the gap between the inner sphere and the outer sphere is
vacuumed. Assuming that the spherical tank surface has the same temperature as
the oxygen, determine the heat transfer rate at the spherical tank surface.

A) �𝑄𝑄̇12 � = 2.8 W
B) �𝑄𝑄̇12 � = 5.3 W
C) �𝑄𝑄̇12 � = 7.8 W
D) �𝑄𝑄̇12 � = 10.3 W

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▐ Problem 3 (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)
A dryer is shaped like a long semi-cylindrical duct of diameter 2 m. The base
of the dryer is occupied with water-soaked materials that are to be dried. The dome
of the dryer has a constant temperature of 500oC, while the materials at the base
are at 40oC. Both surfaces can be approximated as blackbodies. Determine the
length of the dryer so that the materials are dried at a rate of 0.1 kg/s. Use hfg = 2257
kJ/kg for water.

A) L = 5.7 m
B) L = 7.0 m
C) L = 8.4 m
D) L = 9.9 m

▐ Problem 4 (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

Two coaxial parallel disks of equal diameter D = 1 m are originally placed a
distance of 1 m apart. If both disks behave as black surfaces, determine a new
distance between the disks such that there is a 75% reduction in radiation heat
transfer rate from the original distance of 1 m.

A) 𝐿𝐿∗ = 1.4 m
B) 𝐿𝐿∗ = 2.3 m
C) 𝐿𝐿∗ = 3.4 m
D) 𝐿𝐿∗ = 4.3 m

■ Problem 5A (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

A solid sphere of 1 m diameter at 600 K is kept in an evacuated triangular
enclosure (a tetrahedron) with side length of L. Note that for the sphere to touch the
tetrahedron’s surfaces, the tetrahedron’s side length should be 𝐿𝐿 = √6𝐷𝐷. The
emissivity of the sphere is 0.45 and the temperature of the enclosure is 420 K.
Determine the view factor 𝐹𝐹21 from the tetrahedron face to the right, surface 2, to
the sphere, surface 1.

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A) F21 = 0
B) F21 = 0.30
C) F21 = 0.60
D) F21 = 1.0

■ Problem 5B
If heat is generally uniformly within the sphere at a rate of 3100 W,
determine the emissivity of the enclosure.
A) 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.081
B) 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.122
C) 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.163
D) 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.204

■ Problem 6A (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)

This question deals with steady state radiation heat transfer between a
sphere (r1 = 30 cm) and a circular disk (r2 = 120 cm), which are separated by a center-
to-center distance h = 60 cm. When the normal to the center of the disk passes
through the center of the sphere, the radiation view factor is given by

 2 −1 2 
   r2   
F=
12 0.5 1 − 1 +    
 h   
  
Surface temperatures of the sphere and the disk are 600oC and 200oC,
respectively, and their emissivities are 0.9 and 0.5, respectively. Calculate view
factors F12 and F21.

A) 𝐹𝐹12 = 0.14 and 𝐹𝐹21 = 0.07

B) 𝐹𝐹12 = 0.14 and 𝐹𝐹21 = 0.20
C) 𝐹𝐹12 = 0.28 and 𝐹𝐹21 = 0.07
D) 𝐹𝐹12 = 0.28 and 𝐹𝐹21 = 0.20

■ Problem 6B
Calculate the net rate of radiation heat exchange between the sphere and
the disk.
A) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 2350 W
B) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 4450 W
C) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 6550 W
D) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 8650 W

■ Problem 6C
For the given radii and temperatures of the sphere and the disk, the
following three modifications could be used to increase the net rate of radiation
heat exchange: (1) paint each of the two surfaces to alter their emissivities; (2) adjust
the distance between them; and (3) provide an (refractory) enclosure. Calculate the
net rate of radiation heat exchange between the two bodies if the best values are
selected for each of the above modifications.
A) 𝑄𝑄̇∗ = 8600 W
B) 𝑄𝑄̇∗ = 10,810 W
C) 𝑄𝑄̇∗ = 12,920 W
D) 𝑄𝑄̇∗ = 14,600 W

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▐ Problem 7 (Çengel & Ghajar, 2015, w/ permission)
Consider two rectangular surfaces perpendicular to each other with a
common edge that is 1.6 m long. The horizontal surface is 0.8 m wide and the
vertical surface is 1.2 m high. The horizontal surface has an emissivity of 0.75 and is
maintained at 400 K. The vertical surface is black and is maintained at 550 K. The
back sides of the surfaces are insulated. The surrounding surfaces are at 290 K, and
can be considered to have an emissivity of 0.85. Determine the rate of radiation heat
transfer between the horizontal surface and the surroundings.

A) �𝑄𝑄̇13 � = 425 W
B) �𝑄𝑄̇13 � = 575 W
C) �𝑄𝑄̇13 � = 725 W
D) �𝑄𝑄̇13 � = 875 W

■ Problem 8A (Kreith et al., 2011, w/ permission)

Two 1.5 m-square and parallel flat plates are 0.3 m apart. Plate A1 is
maintained at a temperature of 1100 K and A2 is maintained at 500 K. The
emissivities of the plates are 0.5 and 0.8, respectively. Considering the surroundings
to be black at 0 K and including multiple reflections, determine the net radiant
exchange between the plates.

A) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 23,210 W
B) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 34,420 W
C) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 45,630 W
D) 𝑄𝑄̇12 = 56,840 W

■ Problem 8B
Reconsidering the system in the previous problem, determine the heat input
required by surface A1 to maintain its temperature. The outer-facing surfaces of the
plates are adiabatic.
A) 𝑄𝑄̇1 = 20,010 W
B) 𝑄𝑄̇1 = 42,020 W
C) 𝑄𝑄̇1 = 64,040 W
D) 𝑄𝑄̇1 = 86,050 W

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▐ Problem 9 (Kreith et al., 2011, w/ permission)
Three thin sheets of polished aluminum are placed parallel to each other so
that the distance between them is very small compared to the size of the sheets. If
one of the outer sheets is at 280oC, and the other outer sheet is at 60oC, calculate
the net rate of heat flow by radiation stemming from surface 2. (Note that, due to
symmetry, the heat flux from surface 2 to surface 1, |𝑄𝑄21⁄𝐴𝐴|, is bound to be the
same as the heat flux from surface 2 to surface 3, |𝑄𝑄23⁄𝐴𝐴|).

A) | 𝑄𝑄̇21⁄𝐴𝐴 | = 34.5 W/m2

B) | 𝑄𝑄̇21⁄𝐴𝐴 | = 58.7 W/m2
C) | 𝑄𝑄̇21⁄𝐴𝐴 | = 76.3 W/m2
D) | 𝑄𝑄̇21⁄𝐴𝐴 | = 92.1 W/m2

▐ Problem 10 (Kreith et al., 2011, w/ permission)

A manned spacecraft has a shape of a cylinder 2.5 m in diameter and 9 m
long (see the sketch below). The air inside the capsule is maintained at 20oC, and the
convection heat transfer coefficient on the interior surface is 17 W/m2K. Between the
outer skin and the inner surface is a 15-cm layer of glass-wool insulation having a
thermal conductivity of 0.017 W/mK. If the emissivity of the skin is 0.05 and there is
no aerodynamic heating or irradiation from astronomical bodies, calculate the total
heat transfer rate into space at 0 K.

A) 𝑄𝑄̇ = 203.5 W
B) 𝑄𝑄̇ = 402.6 W
C) 𝑄𝑄̇ = 601.7 W
D) 𝑄𝑄̇ = 800.8 W

■ Problem 11A (Kreith et al., 2011, w/ permission)

Calculate the equilibrium temperature of a thermocouple in a large air duct
if the temperature is 1367 K, the duct-wall temperature is 533 K, the emissivity of the
thermocouple is 0.5, and the convection heat-transfer coefficient, hc, is 1114 W/m2K.
Only one of the following statements is true. Which one is it?

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A) The thermocouple will overestimate the temperature of the airflow by more than
30%.
B) The thermocouple will overestimate the temperature of airflow by more than 15%
but less than 30%.
C) The thermocouple will underestimate the temperature of airflow by more than
15% but less than 30%.
D) The thermocouple will underestimate the temperature of airflow by more than
30%.

■ Problem 11B
Reconsider the previous problem, this time noting that the thermocouple is
endowed with a radiation shield of emissivity 𝜀𝜀𝑠𝑠 = 0.1. What is the new thermocouple
reading?

A) Ttc = 1107 K
B) Ttc = 1208 K
C) Ttc = 1319 K
D) Ttc = 1436 K

■ Problem 12A (Kreith et al., 2011, w/ permission)

A 6-mm-thick sheet of polished 304 stainless steel (emissivity 𝜀𝜀 = 0.15) is
suspended in a comparatively large vacuum-drying oven with black walls. The
dimensions of the sheet are 30 cm × 30 cm. The steel has thermal conductivity ks =
14.4 W/mK, specific heat c = 565 J/kg∙K, and density 𝜌𝜌 = 7817 kg/m3. If the walls of the
oven are uniformly at 150oC and the metal is to be heated from 0 to 120oC, estimate
how long the sheet should be left in the oven if heat transfer by convection can be
neglected.

A) t = 65 min
B) t = 96 min
C) t = 127 min
D) t = 158 min

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■ Problem 12B
Estimate how long the sheet should be left in the oven if the heat transfer
coefficient is 3 W/m²K.
A) t = 53 min
B) t = 84 min
C) t = 108 min
D) t = 120 min

█ Additional Information

Table 1 View factor expressions for some common geometries of finite size

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Table 2 Radiation heat transfer relations for
some familiar two-surface arrangements

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 Figure 1 View factor between two perpendicular
rectangles with a common edge.

Figure 2 View factor for directly opposed rectangles.

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 █ Solutions
P.1▐ Solution
The net rate of radiation heat transfer between the two surfaces per unit
area of the plates is determined as (see infinitely large parallel plates in Table 2),

σ (T14 − T24 )
Q12 σ (T1 − T2 )
4 4

=Q12 As =→
1 1 As 1 1
+ −1 + −1
ε1 ε2 ε1 ε2

=
Q
∴ 12
×10 )( 600 − 400 )
( 5.67 = −8 4 4

2793 W m 2
As 1 1
+ −1
0.5 0.9
♦ The correct answer is B.

P.2▐ Solution
The net rate of radiation heat transfer from the enclosure to the liquid
nitrogen tank is determined as (see concentric spheres in Table 2),

A1σ (T14 − T24 )

Q12 =
1 1 − ε 2  r12 
+  
ε1 ε 2  r22 
A1σ (T14 − T24 ) ( 4π × 0.52 ) × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 2414 − 2734 )

∴ Q12 = = −2.8 W
=
1 1 − ε 2  r12  1 1 − 0.01  0.52 
+   + × 
ε1 ε 2  r22  0.01 0.01  0.82 

 =
∴ Q 2.8 W
12

The negative sign implies that the heat flux goes from surface 2 to surface 1,
not the other way around.

♦ The correct answer is A.

P.3▐ Solution
The latent heat of vaporization of water is hfg = 2257 kJ/kg. Since all the
radiation leaving the surface 1 cannot strike itself (the surface is flat), view factor F11
is equal to zero, F11 = 0. Applying the summation rule for view factors to surface 1,
the following relation is obtained,

1
F11 + F12 =

Since we have established that F11 = 0, it follows that

1 0 + F12 =
F11 + F12 =→ 1
1
∴ F12 =

Then, we can use the reciprocity relation to obtain the corresponding view
factor F21,

A1 DL 2
F21
= F12
= = ×1
A2 π DL 2 π
The heat transfer rate by radiation from surface 2 to surface 1, 𝑄𝑄̇21, must
equal the rate of latent heat of evaporation, 𝑄𝑄̇evap. Mathematically,

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 Q 21 = Q evap

∴ A2 F21σ (T24 − T14 ) =

mh
 fg

Substituting 𝐴𝐴2 = 𝜋𝜋𝜋𝜋𝜋𝜋⁄2 and 𝐹𝐹21 = 2⁄𝜋𝜋 gives

A2 F21σ (T24 − T14 ) =

mh
 fg

 π DL   2 
 ×   × σ (T2 − T1 ) =
4 4
∴ mh
 fg
 2   π
∴ DLσ (T24 − T14 ) =
mh
 fg

Solving for the length L, we obtain

mh
 fg
DLσ (T24 − T14=
) mh
 fg → L=
Dσ (T24 − T14 )
0.1× ( 2257 ×103 )
=∴L = 5.7 m
2 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 7734 − 3134 )

♦ The correct answer is A.

P.4▐ Solution
Consider the following illustration.

The view factor from surface 1 (either disk) to surface 2 (the opposite disk) is
obtained with the equation (see coaxial parallel disks in Table 1)

1 − 4R2 + 1
F12 = 1 +
2R2
where R is a factor such that R = D/2L, in which D is the diameter of the disk and L is
the distance that separates the disks. Here, we have R = 1/(2×1) = 0.5 and,
consequently,

1 − 4 × 0.52 + 1
1+
F12 = 0.17
=
2 × 0.52
The net rate of radiation heat transfer between the two surfaces, 𝑄𝑄̇12 (or,
equivalently, 𝑄𝑄̇21, because |𝑄𝑄̇12 | = |𝑄𝑄̇21 | owing to symmetry), is given by

=Q12 A1 F12σ (T14 − T24 )

The expression above shows the variables to which 𝑄𝑄̇12 is proportional –

namely, the surface area A1, the view factor F12, the Stefan-Boltzmann constant 𝜎𝜎,
and the temperatures of each surface. In the present case, the area of the disks and
the temperature should remain the same, hence the 75% reduction in heat transfer
rate can be only due to variation in the view factor 𝐹𝐹12 . The new factor 𝐹𝐹12
′
is 𝐹𝐹12
′
=
0.25 × 0.17 = 0.043 A new value of R will ensue, and can be obtained with the
expression for F12,

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 1 − 4R2 + 1
1+
F12 = 0.043
=
2R2
1 − 4R2 + 1
∴ −0.957
=
2R2
∴1 − 4 R 2 + 1 =−1.91R 2

R2
∴1 + 1.91= 4 R 2 + 1 ( ^2 )

∴1 + 3.82 R 2 + 3.65 R=
4
4R2 + 1
∴ 3.65 R 4 − 0.18 R 2 =
0
This equation can be easily solved by isolating the squared radius R2, so that

0 → R 2 ( 3.65 R 2 − 0.18 ) =
3.65 R 4 − 0.18 R 2 = 0

0.18
∴
= R = 0.22
3.65
Recalling that R = D/2L, the new distance L that separates one surface from
the other is

D 1
R = 0.22 = → L∗ = = 2.3 m
2L∗
2 × 0.22
Which is to say that, in order to reduce the radiation heat transfer by 75%,
the distance between the two disks must be increased by 130%, i.e., more than
doubled.

♦ The correct answer is B.

P.5▐ Solution
Part A: The surface area of the tetrahedron can be obtained with knowledge
of its edge L only,

 3 2
4 × 
A2 = 3L2
L  =
 4 
where 𝐿𝐿 = √6𝐷𝐷 = √6 × 1 = 2.45 m, and A2 is determined to be

A2 =3 × 2.452 =
10.4 m 2

We shall consider the sphere as surface 1 and the triangular surface as

surface 2. Any radiation that leaves surface 1 will strike surface 2, so that the view
factor from surface 1 to surface 2 equals unity, 𝐹𝐹12 = 1. The corresponding view
factor F21 is not necessarily the same as F12, but can be obtained with the reciprocity
rule. Given A1 = 𝜋𝜋 × 12 = 3.14 m2, it follows that

A1
A1 F12 = A2 F21 → F21 = × F12
A2
3.14
F21
∴= ×1 0.30
=
10.40
Thus, view factor from surface 2 to surface 1 is 0.30.

♦ The correct answer is B.

Part B: the emissivity of the enclosure can be determined with the formula
for heat transfer rate in such a system,

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 σ (T14 − T24 )
Q =
1 − ε1 1 1− ε2
+ +
A1ε1 A1 F12 A2ε 2

∴ 3100 =
( 5.67 ×10 ) × ( 600 −8
− 4204 ) 4

1 − 0.45 1 1− ε2
+ +
3.14 × 0.45 3.14 ×1 10.40 × ε 2

Despite being seemingly complicated, the expression above is in fact a first-

degree equation in the emissivity 𝜀𝜀2 of the enclosure. Solving it yields 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.081. This
is a rather low value, compatible with materials such as polished metals (say,
polished chromium, for which 𝜀𝜀 ≈ 0.06, or polished nickel, for which 𝜀𝜀 ≈ 0.07).

♦ The correct answer is A.

P.6▐ Solution
Part A: Noting that the radius of the disk r2 = 120 cm and the distance
separating one center from the other h = 60 cm, the view factor from surface 1 to
surface 2 can be easily obtained by means of the formula we were given,

  2 −1 2 
  r2   
F=
12 0.5 1 − 1 +    
   h   

  2 −1 2 
  120   
∴ F=
12 0.5 1 − 1 +    =  0.28
   60   

The corresponding factor F21 can be determined with the reciprocity rule,
which requires the surface area of the sphere, 𝐴𝐴1 = 𝜋𝜋𝐷𝐷12 = 𝜋𝜋 × 0.62 = 1.13 m2, and
the area of the disk, 𝐴𝐴2 = 𝜋𝜋𝑟𝑟22 = 𝜋𝜋 × 1.22 = 4.52 m2. Thus,

A1
A1 F12 = A2 F21 → F21 = × F12
A2
1.13
∴ F21 = × 0.28 = 0.07
4.52
♦ The correct answer is C.

Part B: The net rate of radiation heat transfer between the surfaces can be
determined with the formula

σ (T14 − T24 )
Q12 =
1 − ε1 1 1− ε2
+ +
A1ε1 A1 F12 A2ε 2

=∴ Q12
( 5.67
=
×10 ) × ( 873 − 473 )
−8 4 4

8650 W
1 − 0.9 1 1 − 0.5
+ +
1.13 × 0.9 1.13 × 0.28 4.52 × 0.5
♦ The correct answer is D.

Part C: If we were to paint the surfaces to alter their emissivities, we’d have
a paint capable of making the emissivities of the surfaces equal to unity, 𝜀𝜀1 = 𝜀𝜀2 = 1.
Furthermore, the optimal distance for radiative heat transfer between the surfaces
would occur if the lower pole of the sphere were tangent to the disk, mathematically
implying that h = r1 = 0.30 m. The new view factor F12 would then be

  2 −1 2   2 −1 2 
  r2       1.2   
F=
12 0.5 1 − 1 +    =  0.5 1 − 1 +    =  0.38
    h  
      0.30  
 

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 The net rate of radiation becomes

Q ∗ = A1 F12σ (T14 − T24 ) = 1.13 × 0.38 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 8734 − 4734 ) = 12,920 W

♦ The correct answer is C.

P.7▐ Solution
The horizontal rectangle is surface 1, the vertical rectangle is surface 2, and
the surroundings are associated with number 3. The view factor can be determined
with the chart in Figure 1, which requires ratios 𝐿𝐿1 ⁄𝑊𝑊 = 0.8/1.6 = 0.5 and 𝐿𝐿2 ⁄𝑊𝑊 =
1.2/1.6 = 0.75 (each length is specified in the drawing at the top-left corner of the
figure). Using these parameters, we establish the view factor F12 = 0.27. We also
require the area of rectangle 1, which is 𝐴𝐴1 = 𝐿𝐿1 𝑊𝑊 = 0.8 × 1.6 = 1.28 m2, the area of
rectangle 2, which is 𝐴𝐴2 = 𝐿𝐿2 𝑊𝑊 = 1.2 × 1.6 = 1.92 m2, and the area projections that
complete the surface area A3 of the enclosure,

=A3
2 ×1.2 × 0.8
2
+ ( )
0.82 + 1.22=
×1.6 3.27 m 2

Applying the summation rule to surface 1, we can determine the view factor
F13 from surface 1 to surface 3 (i.e., the surroundings),

1
F11 + F12 + F13 =
∴ 0 + 0.27 + F13 =1
1 0.27 =
∴ F13 =− 0.73

where F11 = 0 because surface 1 is flat. Using F12 and the areas for surfaces 1 and 2,
we can establish the corresponding view factor F21; that is,

A2
A1 F12 = A2 F21 → F21 = × F12
A1
1.28
∴ F21 = × 0.27 = 0.18
1.92
Then, we can apply the summation rule a second time, this time to surface
2,

1
F21 + F22 + F23 =
∴ 0.18 + 0 + F23 =
1
1 0.18 =
∴ F23 =− 0.82

where we have used F22 = 0 yet again because this surface is flat. The reciprocity rule
can be used to calculate F31,

A1
A1 F13 = A3 F31 → F31 = × F13
A3
1.28
∴ F31 = × 0.73= 0.29
3.27
Finally, using the reciprocity rule a third time, we can determine view factor
F32,

A2
A2 F23 = A3 F32 → F32 = × F23
A3
1.92
∴ F32 = × 0.82 = 0.48
3.27
Since we have the temperatures and view factors, we are able to use the
“direct method” of solution for a radiation problem, which simply consists of taking
all the available expressions and solving the ensuing system of algebraic equations

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 simultaneously. Applying the equation of heat transfer to surface 1, for example, we
have

1 − ε1
σ T14 =J1 +  F ( J − J ) + F13 ( J1 − J 3 ) 
ε1  12 1 2
where Ji are the radiosities associated with surfaces i, 𝜀𝜀1 = 0.75 is the emissivity of
surface 1, 𝜎𝜎 = 5.67 × 10−8 W⁄m2 K4 is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, and Fab is the
view factor from surface a to surface b. Substituting 𝜎𝜎 = 5.67×10-8 W/m2K4, T1 = 400
K, 𝜀𝜀1 = 0.75, F12 = 0.27 and F13 = 0.73, we get

1 − ε1
σ T14 =J1 +  F ( J − J ) + F13 ( J1 − J 3 ) 
ε1  12 1 2
1 − 0.75
∴ ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × 4004 =J1 + × 0.27 ( J1 − J 2 ) + 0.73 ( J1 − J 3 )  (I)
0.75 
Similarly, we apply the radiation heat equation to surface 2, which is much
more straightforward,

σ T24 = J 2
∴ J 2= ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 550
−8 4
(II)

Finally, we apply the same equation to surface 3,

1− ε3
σ T34 =J 3 +  F ( J − J ) + F32 ( J 3 − J 2 ) 
ε 3  31 3 1
1 − 0.85
∴ ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × 2904 =J 3 + 0.29 × ( J 3 − J1 ) + 0.48 × ( J 3 − J 2 )  (III)
0.85 
Notice that we have three equations and three unknowns. Solving them
simultaneously (for example, by using the command Solve in Mathematica), the
results are

=J1 1587
= W m 2 ; J 2 5188
= W m 2 ; J 3 811 W m 2

To obtain the net rate of radiation heat transfer between the horizontal
surface and the surroundings, we resort to the formula

Q13 = A1 F13 ( J1 − J 3 ) = ( 0.8 ×1.6 ) × 0.73 × (1587 − 811) = 725 W

The heat transfer rate between the horizontal surface and the surroundings
is somewhat above 700 watts.

♦ The correct answer is C.

P.8▐ Solution
Part A: The gap between the plates can be considered to be a blackbody
square prismatic surface. We have 𝜌𝜌3 = 0 (the reflectivity of medium 3 is zero) and,
consequently,

ρ3 =0 → ε 3 =1

since

J 3 E=
= b ,3 σ=
T34 0

Further, 1 and 2 are flat surfaces, so F11 = 0 and F22 = 0. Given the symmetry
of the problem, the reciprocity rule enables us to write 𝐹𝐹12 = 𝐹𝐹21. The product 𝐴𝐴𝑖𝑖 𝐺𝐺𝑖𝑖
for a given body, Gi being the incident radiation, follows the sum

Ai Gi = ∑ J i Ai Fij

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 Hence, we have the equations

J 2 A2 F21 (I)
A1G1 = J1 A1 F11 + J 2 A2 F21 + J 3 A3 F31 → A1G1 =

J1 A1 F12 (II)
A2G2 J1 A1 F12 + J 2 A2 F22 + J 3 A3 F32 → A2G2 =
=

A3G3 = J1 A1 F13 + J 2 A2 F23 + J 3 A3 F33 → A3G3 = J1 A1 F13 + J 2 A2 F23 (III)

Similarly, for opaque bodies that transmit no radiation, the radiosity from a
typical surface i can be expressed as

J i ρi Gi + ε i Eb ,i
=

which, when applied to the three participating media, yields

J1 ρ1G1 + ε1 Eb ,1 (IV)
=
J 2 ρ 2G2 + ε 2 Eb ,2 (V)
=
J 3 = 0 (VI)

Substituting equations (IV) and (V) into (I) and (II), the equations for the
product of area and irradiation become

A1G1
= (ρ G +ε E ) A F
2 2 2 b ,2 2 21

G (ρ G +ε E ) A F
A=
2 2 1 1 1 b ,1 1 12

Then, we substitute G1 from the first equation into the second and take
advantage of the fact that F12 = F21, giving

 A 
A2G2  ρ1 2 F12 ( ρ 2G2 + ε 2 Eb ,2 ) + ε1 Eb ,1  A1 F12
=
 A1 
and, since A1 = A2 and 𝐸𝐸𝑏𝑏,𝑖𝑖 = 𝜎𝜎𝑇𝑇𝑖𝑖4 , irradiation G2 follows as

σ F12 ( ε 2T24 F12 ρ1 + ε1T14 )

G2 =
1 − ( F12 ) ρ 2 ρ1
2

Note that we need factor F12 to proceed. This can be obtained with the graph
in Figure 2; given x/D = y/D = 5 we read F12 = 0.71. Further, we have reflectivities 𝜌𝜌1 =
1 – 𝜀𝜀1 = 1 – 0.5 = 0.5 and 𝜌𝜌2 = 1 – 𝜀𝜀2 = 0.5. Substituting the available data in the
expression for G2, the result is

σ F12 ( ε 2T24 F12 ρ1 + ε1T14 ) ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.71× ( 0.8 × 500

−8
× 0.71× 0.5 + 0.5 ×11004 )
4

=G2 = = 31, 787 W m 2

1 − ( F12 ) ρ 2 ρ1
2
1 − 0.712 × 0.2 × 0.5

We now have enough information to determine the radiosity J2 by means of

equation (V); that is,

J 2 =ρ 2G2 + ε 2 Eb ,2 =ρ 2G2 + ε 2σ T24

∴ J 2 = 0.2 × 31, 787 + 0.8 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × 5004 = 9192 W m 2

From equation (I), G1 is determined to be

A1 G1 = J 2 A2 F21 → G1= J 2 F21= 9192 × 0.71= 6526 W m 2

Radiosity J1 is calculated with equation (IV),

J1 = ρ G1 + ε1σ T14 = 0.5 × 6526 + 0.5 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) ×11004 = 44, 770 W m 2

Then, the net heat exchange from surface 1 to surface 2, 𝑄𝑄12 , is calculated as

Q=
12 ( J1 − J 2 ) A1F12
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where the radiosities are J1 = 44,770 W/m2 and J2 = 9192 W/m2, the area A1 = 1.5×1.5
= 2.25 m2, and F12 = 0.71. Accordingly,

Q12 =( J1 − J 2 ) A1 F12 =( 44, 770 − 9192 ) × 2.25 × 0.71 = 56,840 W

♦ The correct answer is D.

Part B: The required input to surface A1 is equal to the rate of radiative loss
from surface A1, which is given by the product 𝐴𝐴1 (𝐽𝐽1 − 𝐺𝐺1 ); that is,

Q1 = A1 ( J1 − G1 ) = (1.5 ×1.5 ) × ( 44, 770 − 6526 ) = 86, 050 W

♦ The correct answer is D.

P.9▐ Solution
We have three thin sheets of polished aluminum, each separated from the
other by a fixed distance. The plates may be taken as infinitely large plates, so that
the view factors F12 = F21 = F23 = F32 = 1.0. In a simple system such as the present one,
the net rate of heat transfer from surface 2 must total zero, so we can state that

Q 2 = Q 21 + Q 23 = A2 F21 ( Eb ,2 − Eb ,1 ) + A2 F23 ( Eb ,2 − Eb ,3 ) = 0

Due to symmetry, however, we know that the view factor from 2 to 1, F21,
must equal the view factor from 2 to 3, F23. Applying this result to the equation
above, we obtain

A2 F21 ( Eb ,2 − Eb ,1 ) + A2 F23 ( Eb ,2 − Eb ,3 ) =
0
0
∴ Eb ,2 − Eb ,1 + Eb ,2 − Eb ,3 =
∴− Eb ,1 + 2 Eb ,2 − Eb ,3 = 0 × (−1)
∴ Eb ,1 − 2 Eb ,2 + Eb ,3 =
0

∴T14 − 2T24 + T34 =

0

where the terms with the same color have the same value and were therefore
canceled. The equation above can be easily solved for the temperature T2 of the
middle sheet,

T14 − 2T24 + T34 =

0
∴ 2T24 =T14 + T34
1 1
 T 4 + T34  4  3334 + 5534  4
∴T2  1 =
=   =  480 K
 2   2 
For infinitely large parallel plates, the view factor F12 is a function of the
emissivities of the surfaces involved. Noting that 𝜀𝜀1 = 𝜀𝜀2 = 𝜀𝜀, we have (refer to
infinitely large parallel plates in Table 2),

1 1 1
F12
= = = = 0.0256
1 1 2 2
+ −1 −1 −1
ε1 ε2 ε ( 0.05)
Finally, the rate of heat transfer per unit area is

Q12
= F12σ (T14 − T24=
) 0.0256 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × ( 5534 − 4804=
) 58.7 W m 2
A
♦ The correct answer is B.

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P.10▐ Solution
Since D ≫ t, the effect of the cylinder’s curvature can be neglected, and the
total surface area, A, will be

π × D2 π × 2.52
A = π DL + 2 × = π × 2.5 × 9 + 2 × = 80.5 m 2
4 4
The thermal circuit for the problem is shown below.

Here, the resistance components are the convective thermal resistance Rc,
the conductive thermal resistance of the insulation Rk, and the radiative thermal
resistance Rr. In addition, qc is the convective heat transfer to the interior wall (=
ℎ𝑐𝑐 𝐴𝐴(𝑇𝑇𝑎𝑎 − 𝑇𝑇wall )), qk is the conductive heat transfer to the insulation (= (𝑘𝑘⁄𝑡𝑡 )𝐴𝐴(𝑇𝑇wall −
𝑇𝑇skin )), and qr is the radiative heat transfer from the skin (= 𝜎𝜎𝜎𝜎𝑇𝑇skin
4
). For steady state,
all three rates of heat transfer must be equal, so we can write

k
hc (Ta − Twall )= (Twall − Tskin )= σε Tskin
4

t
Taking the first two equations (left to right) and solving for Twall, we obtain

k
Ta + Tskin
thc Ta + BTskin
=Twall =
k 1+ B
1+
thc

where 𝐵𝐵 = 𝑘𝑘⁄𝑡𝑡ℎ𝑐𝑐 = 0.017⁄(0.15 × 17) = 0.00667. (Since this is merely a simplifying

factor meant to facilitate calculations, we ignore its dimensions.) Then, equating the
first and last equations and substituting Twall with the foregoing relation, we obtain

hc (Ta − Twall ) =
σε Tskin
4

 T + BTskin 
∴ hc  Ta − a =σε Tskin
4

 1+ B 
 T + BTskin 
∴σε Tskin
4
− hc  Ta − a =0
 1+ B 
Note that we are bound to obtain a fourth-degree polynomial for the skin
temperature Tskin. Substituting 𝜎𝜎 = 5.67×10-8 W/m2K, 𝜀𝜀 = 0.05, hc = 17 W/m2K, Ta = 293
K, and the value of B obtained just now, we have

 293 + 0.00667 × Tskin 

( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.05 × T
−8 4
skin − 17 ×  293 −
 1 + 0.00667
=

0

The only feasible solution for this polynomial is Tskin = 226.6 K. Finally, the
heat transfer into space can be determined with the expression

Q = σε ATskin
4
= ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.05 × 80.5 × 226.6
−8 4
= 601.7 W

♦ The correct answer is C.

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P.11▐ Solution
Part A: The system in question is illustrated below.

In steady state, the heat gain by radiation must equal the heat loss by
convection, so we can write

σε tc A (Ttc4 − Td4 )
Qrad Qconv → hc A (Ta − Ttc ) =
=

∴ hc (Ta − T=
tc ) σε tc (Ttc4 − Td4 )

Substituting each variable gives

hc (Ta − T=
tc ) σε tc (Ttc4 − Td4 )

∴114 × (1367 − Ttc )= ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.5 × (T

−8 4
tc − 5334 )

−2288.03 + 2.84 ×10−8 Ttc4

∴155,838 − 114Ttc =
∴ 2.84 ×10−8 Ttc4 + 114Ttc − 158,126 =
0

This is a fourth-order polynomial in Ttc. Its solutions are two imaginary

numbers, one negative number, and Ttc = 1066 K, which is the answer we seek.
Relatively to the air temperature of 1367 K, we have 1066/1367 ≈ 78%, which means
that the temperature we have obtained underestimates the actual air temperature
by 22%. Assuming the purpose of the thermocouple is to measure the temperature
of air flowing in the duct, we have an error of 301 K – an undeniably expressive
deviation from the real value. This so-called thermocouple radiation error can be
reduced by increasing the convective heat transfer coefficient via higher air velocity,
by reducing the thermocouple emissivity, or by the addition of a radiation shield, as
shown in the following part.

♦ The correct answer is C.

Part B: The updated system is illustrated below.

Let As = inside area of the shield ≈ outside area of the shield. A heat balance
on the radiation shield yields

Qs =hc × 2 As (Ta − Ts ) =σ ε s As (Ts4 − Td4 )

in which hc,s = 114 W/m2K is the heat transfer coefficient, Ta = 1367 K, Ts = 1367 K, Td =
533 K and 𝜎𝜎 = 5.67×10-8 W/m2K. Qs is the radiative heat transfer from the shield to its
surroundings, which, in the case of long concentric cylinders, is given by (this is a
small modification of infinitely long concentric cylinders in Table 2)

Atc ( Eb ,tc − Eb , s )
Qs =
1 Atc  1 − ε s 
+  
ε tc As  ε s 

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 However, the area term for the surface of the shield, As, is substantially
greater than Atc, i.e., 𝐴𝐴𝑡𝑡𝑡𝑡 ⁄𝐴𝐴𝑠𝑠 ≪ 1. This enables us to simplify the equation above to

Atc ( Eb ,tc − Eb , s )
Qs = → Qs Atcε tcσ (Ttc4 − Ts4 )
= Atcε tc ( Eb ,tc − Eb , s ) =
1 A  1 s
− ε 
+ tc  
ε tc As  ε s 

≈0

Substituting this expression for Qs in the energy balance and dividing by As, it
follows that

Atc
ε tcσ (Ttc4 − Ts4 ) + 2hc (Ta − T=
s) σε s (Ts4 − Td4 )
A
s
≈0

∴ 2hc (Ta − Ts ) ≈ σε s (Ts4 − Td4 )

It is shown that since the thermocouple is small compared to the shield, the
area ratio Atc/As approaches zero and the leftmost term in the equation can be
ignored altogether. Substituting the pertaining variables, we get

2hs (Ta − T=
s) σε s (Ts4 − Td4 )

∴ 2 ×114 × (1367 − T=
s) ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.1× (T
−8
s
4
− 5334 )

∴ 5.67 ×10−9 Ts4 + 228Ts − 312,134 =

0

As before, we arrive at a fourth-degree polynomial in the surface

temperature Ts. Its solutions are two imaginary numbers, one negative number, and
Ts = 1298 K, which can only be the answer we want. Finally, in order to determine the
thermocouple temperature Ttc, we perform a heat balance in that region of the
system, giving

Q conv = Q rad

σε tc Atc (Ttc4 − Ts4 )

∴ hc Atc (Ts − Ttc ) =

∴ hc (Ts − T=
tc ) σε tc (Ttc4 − Ts4 )

∴114 × (1367 − Ttc )= ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.5 × (T

−8 4
tc − 12984 )

−80, 473 + 2.84 ×10−8 Ttc4

∴155,838 − 114Ttc =
∴ 2.84 ×10−8 Ttc4 + 114Ttc − 236,311 =
0

This time, the feasible solution is Ttc = 1319 K. The thermocouple error is now
1319.0/1367.0 = 0.965; that is, the thermocouple measurement is now less than 4%
away from the actual air temperature. There is an appreciable improvement
relatively to the previous configuration.

♦ The correct answer is C.

P.12▐ Solution
Part A: Neglecting convection, the rate of heat transfer is given by

=Qr σε A (Tw4 − Ts4 )

Qr  Tw4 − Ts4 
∴ hr
= = σε 
A (Tw − Ts )  Tw − Ts 
Hence, for final conditions, with Ts = 120oC = 393 K, along with Tw = 150oC =
423 K, the heat transfer coefficient is determined as

 4 4

hr , f = ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.15 ×  423
−8 − 393
423 − 393
2
 = 2.31 W m K
 

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 For initial conditions, the convection coefficient is

 4 4

hr ,i = ( 5.67 ×10 ) × 0.15 ×  423
−8 − 283
423 − 283
2
 = 1.56 W m K
 
The Biot number based on half of the sheet thickness is

hr ,max s
Bi =
2k s

where hr,max = 2.31 W/m2K, s = 6 mm is the thickness of the sheet, and ks = 14.4 W/mK
is the thermal conductivity of steel. Thus,

hr ,max t 2.31× ( 6 ×10 )

−3

Bi =
= = 0.000481  0.1
2k s 2 ×14.4

Consequently, the internal thermal resistance of the steel sheet may be

neglected. The temperature change of the sheet over a small time step follows as

q∆t σε A (Tw − Ts ) ∆t 2σε (Tw − Ts ) ∆t

4 4 4 4

∆T= = =
mc ρ∀c ρ sc
where ∀ denotes volume. Substituting the pertaining variables, we obtain

σε (Tw4 − Ts4 ) ∆t 2 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × 0.15 × ( 4244 − Ts4 ) ∆t

∆T= = = 6.42 ×10−13 ( 4244 − Ts4 ) ∆t
ρ sc 7817 × ( 6 ×10 ) × 565
−3

∴∆T
= ( 0.0207 − 6.42 ×10 −13
Ts4 ) ∆t

As the plate heats up, the rate of heat transfer will diminish. The following
procedure should be employed until 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 = 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠,𝑓𝑓 :

1. Let Δ𝑡𝑡 = 20 min = 1200 s;

2. Calculate Δ𝑇𝑇 using Ts,i = 283 K (the initial temperature of the metal);
3. Update Ts by using the relationship 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 = 𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠,𝑖𝑖 + Δ𝑇𝑇;
4. Use the new Ts to calculate a new Δ𝑇𝑇 and repeat the procedure.

These calculations are carried out in the following table.

t (min) DeltaT (K) Ts (K)

0.0 ─ 283.0
20.0 19.9 302.9
40.0 18.4 321.3
60.0 16.6 337.9
80.0 14.8 352.7
100.0 12.9 365.6
120.0 11.1 376.7
140.0 9.3 386.0
158.0 7.0 393.0

Computations halt at t = 158.0 min or about 2 hours and 40 minutes, at which

point the metal surface temperature will have reached its final value of 120oC (=
393.0 K).

♦ The correct answer is D.

Part B: The rate of heat transfer, in this case, is the sum of heat transfer rates
due to convection and radiation,

Q = Q c + Q r = hc A (Tw − Ts ) + σε A (Tw4 − Ts4 )

(Qc + Qr )∆t 2hc (Tw − Ts ) + 2σε (Tw − Ts )

4 4

∴∆T
= = ∆t
mc ρ sc
Substituting the pertaining variables (which, in addition to the preceding
variables, includes the heat transfer coefficient hc = 3 W/mK), it follows that

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 2 × 3 × ( 423 − Ts ) + 2 × ( 5.67 ×10−8 ) × 0.15 × ( 4234 − Ts4 )
∆T ∆t
7817 × ( 6 ×10−3 ) × 565
∴∆T = ( −6.42 ×10 −13
Ts4 − 0.000226Ts + 0.12 ) ∆t

Following the procedure of the previous part, we let Δ𝑡𝑡 = 10 min = 600 s
initially (the temperature should be reached in a shorter period of time, because the
convection component adds further heat to the system). Then, the table below is
prepared.

t (min) DeltaT (K) Ts (K)

0.0 ─ 283.0
10.0 31.2 314.2
20.0 25.6 339.8
30.0 20.8 360.6
40.0 16.6 377.2
50.0 13.1 390.2
52.0 2.0 392.3
53.0 1.0 393.2

Computations halt at 53 minutes, at which point the surface will have

surpassed the desired value of 120 K (= 393oC). The decrease in the time needed to
attain the desired temperature is sensible relatively to the previous problem.

♦ The correct answer is A.

█ Answer Summary

Problem 1 B
Problem 2 A
Problem 3 A
Problem 4 B
5A B
Problem 5
5B A
6A C
Problem 6 6B D
6C C
Problem 7 C
8A D
Problem 8
8B D
Problem 9 B
Problem 10 C
11A C
Problem 11
11B C
12A D
Problem 12
12B A

█ References
 ÇENGEL, Y. and GHAJAR, A. (2015) Heat and Mass Transfer: Fundamentals and
Applications. 5th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill.
 KREITH, F, MANGLIK, R., and BOHN, M. (2011). Principles of Heat Transfer. 7th
edition. Stamford: Cengage Learning.

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