BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MESRA, RANCHI
(MID SEMESTER EXAMINATION)
CLASS: BTECH SEMESTER: V
BRANCH: MECHANICAL SESSION: MO/2022
SUBJECT: ME315 HEAT & MASS TRANSFER
TIME: 2 HOURS FULL MARKS: 25
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The total marks of the questions are 25.
2. Candidates attempt for all 25 marks.
3. Before attempting the question paper, be sure that you have got the correct question paper.
4. The missing data, if any, may be assumed suitably.
5. Heat and Mass Transfer Data Book is allowed to carry in the examination hall.
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Q1 A hollow tube has inner and outer radius R1 and R2 respectively, carries a hot [5] 1 4
fluid at average temperature TH. The tube is placed inside another tube that
carries a cold fluid in the annular region at average temperature TC. Analyze
expressions of overall heat transfer coefficient based on inner and outer surfaces
of the tube carrying hot fluid. Assume any parameter if required.
Q2 An electric cable of 20 mm diameter is insulated with rubber which is exposed to [5] 1 3
atmosphere at 30°C. Calculate the most economical thickness of rubber insulation
(k = 0.175 W/mK) and the percentage increase in heat dissipation and current
carrying capacity when the most economical thickness is provided. The
temperature of cable surface with and without insulation is at 70°C. Take heat
transfer coefficient h = 9.3 W/m2K.
Q3 When a thermocouple is moved from one medium to another medium at a [5] 1 5
different temperature, the thermocouple must be given sufficient time to come to
thermal equilibrium with the new conditions before a reading is taken. Consider a
0.10cm diameter copper thermocouple wire originally at 150°C. Evaluate the
response time with respect to 67°C when this wire is suddenly immersed in (a)
water at 40°C (havg = 80 W/m2 K) and (b) air at 40°C (havg =10W/m2 K).
Q4 It is better to use 10 fins of 5 cm length (case 1) than 5 fins of 10 cm length (case [5] 2 5
2). Prove the correctness of the statement with respect to fin efficiency and heat
transfer rate. Take properties as follows: Diameter of fin = 10mm ; Thermal
conductivity = 45 W/mK ; Heat transfer coefficient = 95 W/m2K
Q5 Explain the following: [5] 2 2
(i) Lumped capacity in transient heat conduction.
(ii) Biot number and its importance in transient heat transfer
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