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Asked by: Francis
Created at: 2026-01-22 08:54:42
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## Step-by-Step Solution and Explanation
**Problem Summary:**
A horizontal cylindrical pipe of length \(L = 1\) m and inner diameter \(d = 5\) mm (radius \(r = 2.5\) mm) is considered. The pipe is made of a material with thermal conductivity \(k\) (not specified in the image, but let's denote it as \(k\)). Three scenarios are given for temperature boundary conditions at the ends of the pipe.
### Given Data:
- Length, \(L = 1\) m
- Inner diameter, \(d = 5\) mm \(\rightarrow r = 2.5\) mm = \(.0025\) m
- Cross-sectional area, \(A = 2\pi r L\) (for a thin pipe wall, but for a solid rod it would be \(\pi r^2\))
- \(T_1 = 500\) K at one end, \(T_2 = 200\) K at the other
Let's solve for part (a):
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### **a) Temperature Profile with Both Ends at Fixed Temperatures (Steady-State 1D Conduction)**
For a steady-state, one-dimensional heat conduction in a rod (Fourier's Law):
\[
q = -kA \frac{dT}{dz}
\]
Where:
- \(q\) is the heat transfer rate (W)
- \(k\) is the thermal conductivity (W/m·K)
- \(A\) is the cross-sectional area (\(m^2\))
- \(\frac{dT}{dz}\) is the temperature gradient
#### **Step 1: Set Up the Differential Equation**
Since \(q\) is constant in steady state and there is no heat generation in the rod,
\[
\frac{d^2T}{dz^2} =
\]
#### **Step 2: Integrate**
\[
\frac{dT}{dz} = C_1
\]
\[
T(z) = C_1 z + C_2
\]
#### **Step 3: Apply Boundary Conditions**
At \(z = \), \(T = 500\) K
At \(z = L\), \(T = 200\) K
So,
\[
T() = C_2 = 500
\]
\[
T(L) = C_1 L + 500 = 200 \implies C_1 = \frac{200 - 500}{L} = \frac{-300}{1} = -300
\]
#### **Step 4: Write the Temperature Profile**
\[
T(z) = -300z + 500
\]
where \(z\) is in meters, \( \leq z \leq 1\).
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### **Final Answer (Part a)**
\[
\boxed{T(z) = -300z + 500}
\]
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If you need solutions for parts (b) or (c), let me know!
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