Questions tagged [temperature]
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Lowest temperature at which a spring powered mechanical wrist or pocket watch will stop operating
In the Wired article 9 Russian Adventurers Mysteriously Froze to Death. A New Theory Explains Why, it is stated that:
Without body heat to keep it warm, in such cold weather—estimated to be –13 ...
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Techniques to measure / picture very low (cryo)temperatures
I am looking for an experimental technique to measure/create a temperature map of a small object (few mm diameter), like in terms of IR camera.
However, all IR-cameras I encountered measured ...
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What are the effects of temperature on optical fiber waveform
I am attempting to measure temperature using a signal through an optical fiber. If I send a waveform through an optical fiber, how would temperature affect it?
I've looked here (Calculating ...
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Why is a throttling valve isenthalpic whilst a nozzle is not?
From my understanding, Nozzle's and throttling valve are devices which both trade pressure for velocity, so they increase velocity at the expense of having to decrease the pressure. If we examine ...
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Solidworks flow simulation temperature drop
Using Soldiworks flow simulation, I want to calculate the temperature drop of water (40 degrees) which flows in 10 m steel pipe. How should I manage Wizards setting and goal?
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Kiln design, heating element holders
I intend to build a kiln in my free time over the next few months and am trying to avoid my past mistakes (heated too quickly, the kiln started cracking, the kanthal element melted and it was just ...
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Why does use with air or water reduce the maximum temperature of certain high temperature / pressure hoses?
This example is a Parker Hannifin model 426/436 "SAE 100 R1 AT / SAE 100 R16 High Temperature Hose".
Here are the temperature specifications:
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I hope this is the correct forum for temperature related question
I have about (this is experimental) 0.75 to 1 liter of water. Ive found I can use 400W of power through peltiers to reduce water flowing through at 1L/minute from 32C to 20C in about 1 to 1.5 minutes ...
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How can I define third type boundary condition in ANSYS Mechanical APDL?
I'm currently working on the thermal analysis of a pipe, but i do not know how to define a third type boundary condition on the inner surface.
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Can you heat the air in a box to heat plastic inside box?
I am working on a project where I need to heat the air inside a box to heat up a 3d print inside it. As of now, I am using a heat gun to heat up the air.
I was wondering two things:
How can I add hot ...
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What effect does airflow rate have on heat dissipation if the initial heat varies proportionally to the airflow rate?
If I have a server rack consuming 10 kW of power in an empty room with A/C, what effect does the rate of airflow from the rack's exhaust have on the temperature in the room and the load on the HVAC?
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Is there such a thing as high temp magnet wire?
I understand that magnet wire is enamel coated, which can tolerate temperatures up to approximately 250 °C. Is there any other insulated wire that can be tightly wound into (1 inch diameter) coils ...
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Is a candy/oil thermometer suitable for calibrating a soldering iron or hot air gun? Why/not?
Disclaimer: not sure if the question is on-topic here, but I'm not sure that any other community is better suited. If there is one, would you kindly direct me there?
Background: I am looking into ...
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Straight Thread Seal Performance
Is it possible for straight threads to create a hydraulic/mechanical seal without the use of o-rings or sealants? From what I've read, in the oil industry buttress threads are used, in my application ...
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How to 'normalise' the effect of temperature on pressure to determine an accurate leak rate
I want to determine the leak rate of a container. I pumped it with air and measured the temperature and pressure within the container. What I observed is that, due to fluctuations of temperature in ...
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Using an NIST Calibrated Thermistor Meter with uncalibrated or unknown probes
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I recently purchased a NIST calibrated thermistor meter for measuring temperature at work. This Digisense (20250-94) meter came from a seemingly reputable company, Cole Parmer, and we ...
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Networked Control
Considering the air conditioning system for three rooms B, A, and C. Room A is in the center while rooms B and C are on the left and right sides respectively. What is the coupling value (N) I should ...
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Need help with reverse engineering a sensor
I have a pressure/temperature sensor for a vehicle, which I decided to tear apart to see exactly how the sensor works.
This sensor as designed by the manufacturer it is meant to be immersed in oil to ...
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Tempreture distribution in a furnace
I am simulating a furnace as follows:
Is it possible to capture temperature distribution in this furnace without designing intake fan? Which kind of boundary conditions can replace with intake fan?
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Why does my piezoelectric actuator stick at low temperatures?
I use a piezoelectric actuator on an experimental set up. At low temperatures (Lower than 0 Celsius), the piezo will freeze. Meaning, it will actuate about half way, and then stop moving. Other than ...
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How can I establish as much airflow from my house to outdoors as possible?
I live in a small flat with all doors and windows sealed. The temperature outside is moderately cold. I assume the temperature in my flat is hotter because my body and the computer are emitting ...
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