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Quarterly of Applied Mathematics

Quarterly of Applied Mathematics

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An exact general solution for the temperature distribution and the composite radiation convection heat exchange along a constant cross-sectional area fin


Author: A. R. Shouman
Journal: Quart. Appl. Math. 25 (1968), 458-462
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1090/qam/99882
MathSciNet review: QAM99882
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Abstract: An exact general solution is obtained for the nonlinear differential equation governing the one-dimensional steady-state heat exchange by composite radiation and convection along constant area fins with uniform temperature at the base and an arbitrary temperature gradient at the other end. The fin can dissipate or receive energy. The fin is assumed to have constant thermal properties, and the radiant interaction between the fin and the base surfaces is neglected.


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