Fx Copy
LaTeX Copy
Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow. Check FAQs
Rth=12πr1lcylhi+ln(r2r1)2πklcyl+12πr2lcylhext
Rth - Thermal Resistance?r1 - Radius of 1st Cylinder?lcyl - Length of Cylinder?hi - Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient?r2 - Radius of 2nd Cylinder?k - Thermal Conductivity?hext - External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient?π - Archimedes' constant?

Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides Example

With values
With units
Only example

Here is how the Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides equation looks like.

0.4776Edit=123.14160.8Edit0.4Edit1.35Edit+ln(12Edit0.8Edit)23.141610.18Edit0.4Edit+123.141612Edit0.4Edit9.8Edit
You are here -
HomeIcon Home » Category Physics » Category Mechanical » Category Heat and Mass Transfer » fx Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides

Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Rth=12πr1lcylhi+ln(r2r1)2πklcyl+12πr2lcylhext
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Rth=12π0.8m0.4m1.35W/m²*K+ln(12m0.8m)2π10.18W/(m*K)0.4m+12π12m0.4m9.8W/m²*K
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Rth=123.14160.8m0.4m1.35W/m²*K+ln(12m0.8m)23.141610.18W/(m*K)0.4m+123.141612m0.4m9.8W/m²*K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Rth=123.14160.80.41.35+ln(120.8)23.141610.180.4+123.1416120.49.8
Next Step Evaluate
Rth=0.477642305519784K/W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Rth=0.4776K/W

Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Functions
Thermal Resistance
Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow.
Symbol: Rth
Measurement: Thermal ResistanceUnit: K/W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of 1st Cylinder
Radius of 1st Cylinder is the distance from the center of the concentric circles to any point on the first/smallest concentric circle for the first cylinder in the series.
Symbol: r1
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Cylinder
Length of Cylinder is the vertical height of the Cylinder.
Symbol: lcyl
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient
Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient is the coefficient of convection heat transfer at the inside surface of the body or object or wall, etc.
Symbol: hi
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of 2nd Cylinder
Radius of 2nd Cylinder is the distance from the center of the concentric circles to any point on the Second concentric circle or radius of the third circle.
Symbol: r2
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity is rate of heat passes through specified material, expressed as amount of heat flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance.
Symbol: k
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: hext
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other Formulas to find Thermal Resistance

​Go Total Thermal Resistance of 2 Cylindrical Resistances Connected in Series
Rth=ln(r2r1)2πk1lcyl+ln(r3r2)2πk2lcyl
​Go Total Thermal Resistance of 3 Cylindrical Resistances Connected in Series
Rth=ln(r2r1)2πk1lcyl+ln(r3r2)2πk2lcyl+ln(r4r3)2πk3lcyl

Other formulas in Conduction in Cylinder category

​Go Inner Surface Temperature of Cylindrical Wall in Conduction
Ti=To+Qln(r2r1)2πklcyl
​Go Outer Surface Temperature of Cylindrical Wall given Heat Flow Rate
To=Ti-Qln(r2r1)2πklcyl

How to Evaluate Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides?

Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides evaluator uses Thermal Resistance = 1/(2*pi*Radius of 1st Cylinder*Length of Cylinder*Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient)+(ln(Radius of 2nd Cylinder/Radius of 1st Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity*Length of Cylinder)+1/(2*pi*Radius of 2nd Cylinder*Length of Cylinder*External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient) to evaluate the Thermal Resistance, The Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical wall with Convection on both Sides formula is defined as the sum of thermal resistance due to convection on the inside and outside the cylindrical surface and the thermal resistance due to conduction. Thermal Resistance is denoted by Rth symbol.

How to evaluate Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides, enter Radius of 1st Cylinder (r1), Length of Cylinder (lcyl), Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (hi), Radius of 2nd Cylinder (r2), Thermal Conductivity (k) & External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (hext) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides

What is the formula to find Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides?
The formula of Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides is expressed as Thermal Resistance = 1/(2*pi*Radius of 1st Cylinder*Length of Cylinder*Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient)+(ln(Radius of 2nd Cylinder/Radius of 1st Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity*Length of Cylinder)+1/(2*pi*Radius of 2nd Cylinder*Length of Cylinder*External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient). Here is an example- 0.477642 = 1/(2*pi*0.8*0.4*1.35)+(ln(12/0.8))/(2*pi*10.18*0.4)+1/(2*pi*12*0.4*9.8).
How to calculate Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides?
With Radius of 1st Cylinder (r1), Length of Cylinder (lcyl), Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (hi), Radius of 2nd Cylinder (r2), Thermal Conductivity (k) & External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient (hext) we can find Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides using the formula - Thermal Resistance = 1/(2*pi*Radius of 1st Cylinder*Length of Cylinder*Inside Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient)+(ln(Radius of 2nd Cylinder/Radius of 1st Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity*Length of Cylinder)+1/(2*pi*Radius of 2nd Cylinder*Length of Cylinder*External Convection Heat Transfer Coefficient). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Thermal Resistance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Thermal Resistance-
  • Thermal Resistance=(ln(Radius of 2nd Cylinder/Radius of 1st Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity 1*Length of Cylinder)+(ln(Radius of 3rd Cylinder/Radius of 2nd Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity 2*Length of Cylinder)OpenImg
  • Thermal Resistance=(ln(Radius of 2nd Cylinder/Radius of 1st Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity 1*Length of Cylinder)+(ln(Radius of 3rd Cylinder/Radius of 2nd Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity 2*Length of Cylinder)+(ln(Radius of 4th Cylinder/Radius of 3rd Cylinder))/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity 3*Length of Cylinder)OpenImg
  • Thermal Resistance=ln(Outer Radius/Inner Radius)/(2*pi*Thermal Conductivity*Length of Cylinder)OpenImg
Can the Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides be negative?
Yes, the Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides, measured in Thermal Resistance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides?
Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides is usually measured using the Kelvin per Watt[K/W] for Thermal Resistance. Degree Fahrenheit hour per Btu (IT)[K/W], Degree Fahrenheit Hour per Btu (th)[K/W], Kelvin per Milliwatt[K/W] are the few other units in which Total Thermal Resistance of Cylindrical Wall with Convection on Both Sides can be measured.
Copied!