Investigation of free convection heat transfer from an inclined flat plate

Author

Phairojna Sang-Urai

Abstract

"The experimental investigation was conducted to determine temperature distribution and convective heat transfer coefficients in terms of Nusselt number for an inclined heated flat plate in air. The heated surface of the aluminum flat plate was set facing upward and moved through seven positions from the vertical to the horizontal. The investigation shows that the local Nusselt number can be predicted by Kiekus's solution within 12 per cent for inclination angles from the vertical through 75° from the vertical. In the case of the vertical position, Eckert's solution gives a better prediction. For the horizontal position the results show good agreement with the equation which is recommended by McAdams, with 8 per cent--Abstract, Page ii.

Advisor(s)

Sauer, Harry J., Jr., 1935-2008

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1969

Pagination

ix, 83 Pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-54).

Rights

© 1969 Phairojna Sang-Urai, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Heat -- Convection, NaturalHeat -- Convection, Natural -- Mathematical modelsDimensional analysisBoundary layerAnalog computer simulation

Thesis Number

T 2293

Print OCLC #

5155164

Electronic OCLC #

844735169

Recommended Citation

Sang-Urai, Phairojna, "Investigation of free convection heat transfer from an inclined flat plate" (1969). Masters Theses. 7052.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/masters_theses/7052