Transfer Of Heat And Effects Of Heat Flashcards
Conduction only happens in solids
True or false
False
Radiation, with respect to heat transfer, is the transmission of heat energy through space by means of electromagnetic infared rays.
True of false
True
Radiation heat can travel through transparent solids and liquids.
True or false
True
Dark rough surfaces are excellent reflectors of radiant heat
True or false
False
Convection is the transfer of heat within solids liquids or gasses?
Solids and liquids
In a hot water tank why is the hottest water at the top of the tank?
Hot water is less dense than cold water
Water is most dense at what temperature ?
4 Celsius
As water is heated to steam it expands by how much?
1700 times
Around how much will water expand when heated from 4c to 100 c
5%
If latent heat is removed from the m water turning it into ice how much will it expand by?
7.5%
Name 3 methods of controlling expansion and contraction in pipe
Expansion joint
Expansion loop
Swing Joint