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The transfer of heat by fluid?
The transfer of heat by fluid is convection.
Is convection the main type of heat transfer?
No, in the universe radiation heat transfer is by far the largest transfer.
Is conduction a heat transfer by direct contact of particles of matter?
Yes, whereas convection heat transfer is the transfer of heat via a liquid, and radiative heat transfer occurs through empty space (like the heat you feel from the sun).
What is the difference between heat transfer and mass transfer?
Heat transfer deals with the movement of heat and temperature gradients. The three types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation. Mass transfer deals with concentrations of a particular substance. Types of mass transfer include diffusion and convection.
How can heat transfer in liquids and gases be reduced?
Insulation will reduce heat transfer.
What kind of product is the Chromalox?
Chromalox is a brand of industrial temperature control products. They offer a variety of products such as air heaters, heat transfer systems and heat tracing products.
Why metal's are good conductor of heat?
metals are densely packed molecules that transfer heat easily while less dense matter do not transfer heat easily.
What is convective heat transfer?
Convection heat transfer is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.
Do you transfer temperature to an object when heating it up or do you transfer energy?
You transfer energy. The more energy a substance has in it the more quickly the molecules inside it move. When all of the molecules are moving very quickly and bouncing off of each other the friction creates heat which it then releases.
What are two examples of heat transfer?
Convection - heat transfer through liquids.Conduction - heat transfer through solids.Radiation - heat transfer through vacuum.
Why can you hold a hot drink in a polystrene cup without burning yourself?
The polystyrene is a foam consisting of a lot of air pockets that do not transfer heat quickly. It does depend upon the thickness of the polystyrene. Thinner ones will transfer heat quicker.
What is convective heat?
Convection heat transfer is the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid.
How does temperature affect the rate of heat transfer?
For conductive and convective heat transfer, the rate of heat transfer is proportional to the the temperature difference; if you double the difference you will double the rate of heat transfer. For radiative heat transfer, the rate of heat transfer is proportional to the difference of the 4th powers of the absolute temperatures.
Why would water in a metal mug cool down so quickly?
Because metal is a good conductor of heat it absorbs heat from material touching its surfaces, and transfer to air.
What types of products does Alfa Laval manufacture?
Alfa laval is a Sweden company that is the industry leader in heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. Some of the products they sell include air heat exchangers, valves and condensers.
The transfer of heat by fluid?
The transfer of heat by fluid is convection.
Why does a saucepan used in cooking has a low heat capacity?
i think the sauce pan used in cooking has a low heat capacity because as it is a solid the transfer of heat will be more quick through conduction(transfer of heat between two stationary objects). That's why it have a low heat capacity.
