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A pin fin of uniform, cross-sectional area is fabricated
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A pin fin of uniform, cross-sectional area is fabricated of an aluminum alloy . The fin diameter is , and the fin is exposed to convective conditions characterized by . It is reported that the fin efficiency is . Determine the fin length and the fin effectiveness. Account for tip convection.
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QUESTION:
A pin fin of uniform, cross-sectional area is fabricated of an aluminum alloy . The fin diameter is , and the fin is exposed to convective conditions characterized by . It is reported that the fin efficiency is . Determine the fin length and the fin effectiveness. Account for tip convection.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
The given parameters are:
The thermal conductivity of the aluminum alloy is .
The diameter of the fin is .
The convective heat transfer coefficient is fin is .
The efficiency of the fin is .