Question: [ Total 2 5 points ] Consider flow in a circular tube, in which the heat flux varies axially according to the relation in the

[Total 25 points] Consider flow in a circular tube, in which the heat flux varies axially according to the relation in the following figure.
where L is the length of the tube, and a and b are constants. The fluid enters the tube at temperature Tm,i. Answer the following problems.
n
Tn
c1
qs''=a+bsin(xL)
(a,10 points) Obtain an expression for the variation of the mean temperature Tm(x) of the fluid as a function of x along the tube. (b,10 points) Assuming a fully developed hydrodynamic and thermal conditions, obtain an expression for the tube surface temperature Ts(x) as a function of x along the tube. Develop an expression for the x-location at which this temperature is maximized. (c,5 points) Do you expect the outlet mean temperature of the fluid Tm,o to increase or decrease if combined thermal and hydrodynamic entry conditions exist within the tube? Explain your answer.
[ Total 2 5 points ] Consider flow in a circular

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