Question: Use the finite element software FEHT to show the temperature distribution in the walls of a two dimensional furnace shown below. The furnace is

Use the finite element software FEHT to show the temperature distribution in

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/ft.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: Insulation: Stainless Steel, 1" thick Calcium Silicate, 4" thick

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