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The critical radius of insulation on a pipe is given by |
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Answer» Answer: Critical Thickness of Insulation – Critical Radius. In a PLANE wall the area perpendicular to the DIRECTION of heat flow adding more insulation to a wall always DECREASES heat transfer. The THICKER the insulation, the lower the heat transfer rate. This is due to the FACT the outer surface have always the same area. |
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