PROBLEM 1.

72(g)
KNOWN: Fireplace cavity is separated from room air by two glass plates, open at both ends.
FIND: Relevant heat transfer processes.
SCHEMATIC:

The relevant heat transfer processes associated with the double-glazed, glass fire screen are:
q rad,1

Radiation from flames and cavity wall, portions of which are absorbed and
transmitted by the two panes,

q rad,2

Emission from inner surface of inner pane to cavity,

q rad,3

Net radiation exchange between outer surface of inner pane and inner surface
of outer pane,

q rad,4

Net radiation exchange between outer surface of outer pane and walls of room,

q conv,1

Convection between cavity gases and inner pane,

q conv2

Convection across air space between panes,

q conv,3

Convection from outer surface to room air,

q cond,1

Conduction across inner pane, and

q cond,2

Conduction across outer pane.

COMMENTS: (1) Much of the luminous portion of the flame radiation is transmitted to the
room interior.
(2) All convection processes are buoyancy driven (free convection).

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