A rectangular furnace of 5 m by 5 m by 8 m inside dimensions is constructed of an insulative material having a thermal conductivity of 0.8 W/m. K. The wall thickness is 0.5 m. The inner and outer surface temperatures are 700 °C and 30 °C respectively. 5x5x8

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i. Calculate the heat loss through the furnace wall (all sides) by using conduction shape factor.

ii. Calculate the heat loss through the furnace wall by using thermal resistance from each side (6 sides).

iii. Determine the percentage difference of heat loss between case (i) and case (ii).

iv. Explain why the heat transfer for both cases are different.

A rectangular furnace of 5 m by 5 m by 8 m inside dimensions is constructed
of an insulative material having a thermal conductivity of 0.8 W/m. K. The
wall thickness is 0.5 m. The inner and outer surface temperatures are 700 °C
and 30 °C respectively.
5x5x8
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