Question: ENGR 467 - Heat Transfer Project # 2 Due................... Use the finite element software FEHT to show the temperature distribution in the walls of a

ENGR 467 - Heat Transfer

Project # 2 Due...................

Use the finite element software FEHT to show the temperature distribution in the walls of a two dimensional furnace shown below. The furnace is at 750 F and the convective heat transfer coefficient inside and outside of the furnace are 40 and 10 Btu/ft2.F.hr respectively. Calculate the amount of heat lost to the ambient and determine the maximum and minimum temperatures in the metal and the insulation?

To evaluate the warm-up time of the furnace, assume it is initially at ambient temperature and suddenly exposed to 750 F gas. Approximately how long it will take to reach steady state?

Submit your results along with tech memo and a rough hand calculation to confirm the finite element results.

Furnace internal dimensions: 2' x 4'

Furnace walls: Stainless Steel, 1" thick

Insulation: Calcium Silicate, 4" thick

How your work will be evaluated?

  • Memo 10
  • Make the system work 25
  • Temp Distribution 20
  • Max and Min Temp 10
  • Heat Transfer 20
  • Hand Calculations 15

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