Heat Transfer Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Engineering

Q1:

A steam pipe is to be lined with two layers of insulating materials of different thermal conductivities. For the minimum heat transfer,

A the better insulation must be put inside

B the better insulation must be put outside

C one could place either insulation on either side

D one should take into account the steam temperature before deciding as to which insulation is put where

ANS:A - the better insulation must be put inside

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