4604Chemical EngineeringMedium
Extended heat transfer surface like fins are used to increase the heat transfer rate. Fin efficiency is defined as the ratio of heat transferred across the fin surface to the theoretical heat transfer across an equal area held at the________?
ATemperature of the fin end
BAverage temperature of the fin
CConstant temperature equal to that of the base
DSurrounding temperature
Correct answer
C. Constant temperature equal to that of the base
Explanation
The correct answer is Constant temperature equal to that of the base.