if the old radiator is replaced with a new one that has longer tubes made of the same material and same thickness as those in the old unit, what should the total surface area available for heat exchange be in the new radiator to achieve the necessary heat exchange rate at the recommended temperature gradient?



Answer :

Total surface area = 3/2 * area of old radiator

From the question, we have

Thermal conductivity is the same in the new and old radiators

We know that,

K = Q/A*ΔT

change in T =  ΔT  

Using this relation, we get

New surface area = 3/2 * area of old radiator

Heat exchanger :

The heat exchanger is a device that transfers heat from one source to another to a working fluid. In both cooling and heating processes, heat exchangers are employed. To avoid mixing, the fluids may be in direct touch or separated by a solid wall. They are frequently utilized in power plants, chemical and petrochemical plants, oil refineries, sewage treatment, air conditioning, refrigeration, and space heating. In an internal combustion engine, a circulating fluid called engine coolant circulates through radiator coils as air passes by the coils, cooling the coolant and heating the incoming air. This is a classic example of a heat exchanger in action.

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