Question 8.5: Estimate the thermal conductivity of ethane at 1 bar and 450...

Estimate the thermal conductivity of ethane at 1 bar and 450^{\circ} C.

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Viscosity = 0.0134 mNs / m ^{2}

Specific heat capacity = 2.47 kJ / kg ^{\circ} C

 

k=0.0134\left(2.47+\frac{10.4}{30}\right)=0.038 W / m ^{\circ} C (8.13)

 

Experimental value, 0.043 W / m ^{\circ} C, error 12 per cent.

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