Question: An infinitely long, solid cylinder ( D = diameter ) has the ability for uni - form internal energy generation given by the rate g

An infinitely long, solid cylinder (D = diameter) has the ability for uni- form internal energy generation given by the rate g0(W/m3) by passing a current through the cylinder. Initially (t =0), the cylinder is at a uni- form temperature T0. The internal energy generation is then turned on (i.e., current passed) and maintained at a constant rate g0, and at the same moment the cylinder is exposed to convection heat transfer with coeffi- cient h (W/m2 K) from a fluid at constant temperature T\infty , noting that T\infty > T0. The cylinder has uniform and constant thermal conductivity k (W/m K). The Biot number hD/k a1. Solve for time t at which point the surface heat flux is exactly zero. Present your answer in variable form.

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