Question: Consider the transformer of Problem 8.97, whose lateral surface is being maintained at 47C by a forced convection coolant line removing 1000 W. It is

Consider the transformer of Problem 8.97, whose lateral surface is being maintained at 47°C by a forced convection coolant line removing 1000 W. It is desired to explore cooling of the transformer by free convection and radiation, assuming the surface to have an emissivity of 0.80. (a) Determine how much power could be removed by free convection and radiation from the lateral and the upper horizontal surfaces when the ambient temperature and the surroundings are at 27°C

Upper horizontal surface of transformer 7 Vertical fin -Fin width, 75 mm


(b) Vertical fins, 5 mm thick, 75 mm wide, and 500 mm long, can easily be welded to the lateral surface. What is the heat removal rate by free convection if 30 such fins are attached?

Upper horizontal surface of transformer 7 Vertical fin -Fin width, 75 mm

Step by Step Solution

3.38 Rating (160 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

KNOWN Transformer which dissipates 1000 W whose surface is to be maintained at 47C in quiescent air and surroundings at 27C FIND Power removal a by fr... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (1 attachment)

Word file Icon

8-E-M-E-H-M-T (845).docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Mechanical Engineering Questions!