Question: Please solve and show how calculations for each step. A radioactive waste container is stored in a cylindrical container made of stainless steel. Thermal energy

Please solve and show how calculations for each step.
A radioactive waste container is stored in a cylindrical container made of stainless steel.
Thermal energy is generated uniformly throughout the waste material. The rate of this generation per
unit volume is equal to 3xx10^(4)W//m^(3). The container is stored in water at 298 K , with a convection
coefficient of 1000W//m^(2)K. The circular ends of the container are insulated.
Important Information:
Conductivity of stainless steel, k_(s)=15W//mK
Conductivity of the waste, k_(w)=20W//mK
Inside diameter of the container, 1.2 m
Outside diameter of container, 1.5 m
A. Use the Poisson equation to determine the temperature profile in the waste.
B. Determine an expression for the q in the r direction for the waste using Fourier's rate equation and
dT//dr from part A. Calculate the q//L. Note that L is the height of the cylinder.
C. Use the LaPlace equation to determine the temperature profile in the stainless steel container.
D. Use the resistance model for the conduction in the container and the convection in the water
outside to develop an expression for q//L.
E. Determine the steady state temperatures at the inner and outer surfaces of the stainless steel.
F. What is the steady state temperature at the center of the waste?
Please solve and show how calculations for each

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