HMT UNIT I LUMPED ANALYSIS

What is the meaning of lumped analysis in conduction?

• A method for solving non-linear partial differential equations

• A method for solving linear partial differential equations

• A method for solving complex heat conduction problems

• A method for solving heat conduction problems in which heat generation and heat transfer are evenly distributed across the body

What is the assumption of lumped analysis in heat conduction?

• The temperature distribution is uniform throughout the body

• The temperature distribution is not uniform throughout the body

• The heat transfer is uniform throughout the body

• The heat transfer is not uniform throughout the body

What is the main advantage of lumped analysis in heat conduction?

• It can handle complex geometries

• It is a simple and efficient method for solving heat conduction problems

• It can handle both steady state and unsteady state problems

• It can handle problems with internal heat generation

What is the main disadvantage of lumped analysis in heat conduction?

• It can handle complex geometries

• It is a simple and efficient method for solving heat conduction problems

• It can handle both steady state and unsteady state problems

• It cannot handle problems with internal heat generation

What is the use of lumped analysis in heat conduction problems?   

• To solve problems with uniform temperature distribution

• To solve problems with non-uniform temperature distribution        

• To solve problems with heat transfer uniform throughout the body

• To solve problems with heat transfer not uniform throughout the body

What is the difference between lumped analysis and finite difference method in heat conduction?

• Finite difference method is more accurate but lumped analysis is faster

• Lumped analysis is more accurate but finite difference method is faster

• Both methods are equally accurate

• Both methods are equally fast