An electric immersion heater, 10 mm in diameter and 300 mm long, is rated at 550 W.

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An electric immersion heater, 10 mm in diameter and 300 mm long, is rated at 550 W. If the heater is horizontally positioned in a large tank of water at 20°C, estimate its surface temperature. Estimate the surface temperature if the heater is accidentally operated in air at 20°C.

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Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer

ISBN: 978-0471457282

6th Edition

Authors: Incropera, Dewitt, Bergman, Lavine

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