STEADY STATE CONDUCTION OF SPHERICAL

SYSTEMS
Lesson 2.4
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Conduction Equation for Spherical Systems
 Lesson 2.4
Conduction Equation for Spherical Systems

From Fourier’s equation:

 Lesson 2.4
Conduction Equation for Spherical Systems
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Logarithmic Mean Area for Hollow Sphere
Adopting the same concept as used for hollow cylinder, we can write
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Heat Conduction Through a Composite Sphere

Convection from hot fluid to inside sur face:

Conduction through layer A:

Conduction through layer B:

Convection from outer sur face to cold fluid:

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Heat Conduction Through a Composite Cylinder
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EXAMPLE 1
A spherical shaped vessel of 1.4 m diameter is 90 mm thick. Find the rate of heat leakage, if the temperature dif ference between the
inner and outer sur faces is 220°C. Thermal conductivity of the material of the sphere is 0.083 W/m°C.

The rate of heat leakage is: