Question: ( Quintiere 7 . 6 - modified ) A thin layer of Masonite ( wood veneer ) is attached to an insulating layer of glass

(Quintiere 7.6- modified) A thin layer of Masonite (wood veneer) is attached to an insulating
layer of glass wool. The Masonite is zmm0.5mm thick. It has the following properties:
k=0.1WmK
=0.640gm3
cp=2.85JgK
Tig=300C
The total radiative-convective heat transfer coefficient in still air at 25C is 30Wm2K.
a. Calculate the time to ignition for Masonite when subjected to a radiant heat flux of
50kWm2
b. Calculate the time to ignition for Masonite is instead subjected to a transient radiant heat
flux of 0.05t2kWm2 where t[s]
c. What is the critical or minimum heat flux for ignition?
d. After ignition, what is the initial upward spread rate if the flame heat flux is uniform at
30kWm2 and the flame extends 0.2 m beyond the ignited region of 0.1 m ?
( Quintiere 7 . 6 - modified ) A thin layer of

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