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Critical Radius of Insulation is the radius of insulation at which there is maximum heat transfer and increase or decrease in its value will lead to an overall decrease in heat transfer. Check FAQs
Rc=2Kinsulationhoutside
Rc - Critical Radius of Insulation?Kinsulation - Thermal Conductivity of Insulation?houtside - External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient?

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4.2857Edit=221Edit9.8Edit
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Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rc=2Kinsulationhoutside
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rc=221W/(m*K)9.8W/m²*K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rc=2219.8
Next Step Evaluate
Rc=4.28571428571429m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rc=4.2857m

Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere Formula Elements

Variables
Critical Radius of Insulation
Critical Radius of Insulation is the radius of insulation at which there is maximum heat transfer and increase or decrease in its value will lead to an overall decrease in heat transfer.
Symbol: Rc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thermal Conductivity of Insulation
Thermal Conductivity of Insulation is defined as the ability of insulating material to transmit heat.
Symbol: Kinsulation
Measurement: Thermal ConductivityUnit: W/(m*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is the proportionality constant between the heat flux and the thermodynamic driving force for the flow of heat in case of convective heat transfer.
Symbol: houtside
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Critical Radius of Insulation

​Go Critical Radius of Insulation of Cylinder
Rc=Kinsulationhoutside

Other formulas in Critical Thickness of Insulation category

​Go Biot Number using Characteristic Length
Bi=htransferLcharkfin
​Go Correction Length for Cylindrical Fin with Non-Adiabatic Tip
Lcylindrical=Lfin+(dfin4)
​Go Correction Length for Square Fin with Non-Adiabatic Tip
Lsqaure=Lfin+(wfin4)
​Go Correction Length for Thin Rectangular Fin with Non-Adiabatic Tip
Lrectangular=Lfin+(tfin2)

How to Evaluate Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere?

Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere evaluator uses Critical Radius of Insulation = 2*Thermal Conductivity of Insulation/External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient to evaluate the Critical Radius of Insulation, Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere is the radius of insulation at which there is maximum heat transfer and an increase or decrease in its value will lead to an overall decrease in heat transfer. Critical Radius of Insulation is denoted by Rc symbol.

How to evaluate Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere, enter Thermal Conductivity of Insulation (Kinsulation) & External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (houtside) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere

What is the formula to find Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere?
The formula of Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere is expressed as Critical Radius of Insulation = 2*Thermal Conductivity of Insulation/External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient. Here is an example- 4.285714 = 2*21/9.8.
How to calculate Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere?
With Thermal Conductivity of Insulation (Kinsulation) & External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (houtside) we can find Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere using the formula - Critical Radius of Insulation = 2*Thermal Conductivity of Insulation/External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient.
What are the other ways to Calculate Critical Radius of Insulation?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Critical Radius of Insulation-
  • Critical Radius of Insulation=Thermal Conductivity of Insulation/External Convection Heat Transfer CoefficientOpenImg
Can the Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere be negative?
No, the Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere?
Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Critical Radius of Insulation of Hollow Sphere can be measured.
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