Date: 8/2/22

Assignment 1
It is graded activity will be reduced to 10 marks

Q.1. Illustrate electrical analogy in conduction………………..5 marks

Q.2. Derive Generalized heat conduction equation in Cartesian
coordinates and explain its reduction to Fourier, Laplace
and Poissons equation…………………………………….10 marks
Q.3. Explain thermal diffusivity………………………………….5 marks
Q.4. Write generalized heat conduction equation in cylindrical and
spherical co-ordinates……………………………………….5marks
Q.5. Solve any 10 problems ………………………………….….20 marks

Self-Study component:
Write note on
Thermal Insulation - Types and selection, …………….…………5 marks
Economic and cost considerations, ………………………………..5marks
Payback period, …………………………………………………….5 marks
Errors in the measurement of temperature in a thermo-well……5 marks

Note: Don’t copy paste the contents. If found marks will be reduced by
half.
 Assignment 2
It is graded activity will be reduced to 20 marks
Q.1. Write short note on (5 marks each)
 1-D Heat Conduction (Simple and Composite geometry): (5 marks
each)
o Plane wall
o Cylindrical Wall
o Spherical Wall
 Thermal contact resistance
 Critical radius of Insulation
 Effect of variable thermal conductivity.
 Types and Applications of Fins
 Effectiveness and efficiency of a fin
Q.2. Derive an expression for the following case
Heat conduction in bodies with heat sources: 1-D internal heat generation
in Plane wall ……………………………….10 marks
Q.3. Derive expression for
1-D Heat conduction in Fins/Extended Surface: Analytical solutions for
different types of Fins………………………………30 marks
Q.4. Solve 2 problem for each case of 1-D Heat Conduction (Simple and
Composite geometry) and fin type…………………………120 marks