In case of heat transfer by conduction in a hollow cylinder, ______________ mean area is used to calculate the heat transfer rate?

Correct answer: C. Logarithmic

  • A. Geometric
  • B. Arithmetic
  • C. Logarithmic
  • D. Either A., B. or C.

Explanation

Radial conduction through a cylinder varies with radius, so the appropriate area is based on the logarithmic mean radius or logarithmic mean area. Using an arithmetic or geometric mean area gives only an approximation.

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