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White potatoes $\left(k=0.50 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right.$ and $\alpha=0.13 \times$ $10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}$ ) that are initially at a uniform temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and have an average diameter of 6 cm are to be cooled by refrigerated air at $2^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ flowing at a velocity of $4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The average heat transfer coefficient between the potatoes and the air is experimentally determined to be $19 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2$. ${ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Determine how long it will take for the center temperature of the potatoes to drop to $6^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Also, determine if any part of the potatoes will experience chilling injury during this process.

   White potatoes $\left(k=0.50 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right.$ and $\alpha=0.13 \times$ $10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}$ ) that are initially at a uniform temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and have an average diameter of 6 cm are to be cooled by refrigerated air at $2^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ flowing at a velocity of $4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The average heat transfer coefficient between the potatoes and the air is experimentally determined to be $19 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2$. ${ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Determine how long it will take for the center temperature of the potatoes to drop to $6^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Also, determine if any part of the potatoes will experience chilling injury during this process.
 
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Introduction To Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Introduction To Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Yunus A. Cengel 1st Edition
Chapter 11, Problem 57 ↓

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50 W/m·°C - Thermal diffusivity α = 0.13 × 10^-6 m²/s - Initial uniform temperature T₀ = 25°C - Average diameter = 6 cm = 0.06 m (radius r₀ = 0.03 m) - Surrounding air temperature T∞ = 2°C - Air velocity = 4 m/s - Heat transfer coefficient h = 19 W/m²·°C - Target  Show more…

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White potatoes $\left(k=0.50 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m} \cdot{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\right.$ and $\alpha=0.13 \times$ $10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}^2 / \mathrm{s}$ ) that are initially at a uniform temperature of $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and have an average diameter of 6 cm are to be cooled by refrigerated air at $2^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ flowing at a velocity of $4 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$. The average heat transfer coefficient between the potatoes and the air is experimentally determined to be $19 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2$. ${ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Determine how long it will take for the center temperature of the potatoes to drop to $6^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$. Also, determine if any part of the potatoes will experience chilling injury during this process.
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