MEC203 Chapter 3 Definitions

Question 1

Define Conduction resistance of the wall

Answer 1

Thermal resistance of the wall against heat conduction

Question 2

Define Convection resistance of the surface

Answer 2

Thermal resistance of the surface against heat convection

Question 3

Define Radiation resistance of the surface

Answer 3

Thermal resistance of the surface against radiation

Question 4

Define Newton’s low of cooling

Answer 4

The rate of heat transfer from a surface to the surrounding medium