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98 CHAPTER 5 1954 Guide Geometrical Factor F For Direct Radiation Between an Element dA Fig. 4. and a Parallel Rectangle* Heat Transfer 99 The conductance A, thus defined is a function of the shape-emissivity factor, as well as the temperatures of the radiator and receiver. Fig. 7 shows a plot of the equivalent conductance for two black bodies (t.e., with emissivities equal to unity) which exchange energy only with one another. Combined Convection and Radiation It should be noted that the previous equations and tables give the heat transfer by convection and by radiation computed separately. In many practical cases it is desirable to treat convection and radiation as a single combined process, using a first-power equation: ?re = Arc A (ti - fi) (5) where q,o is the total heat flow due to radiation and convection, in Btu per hour. Values of Arc, the surface or film conductance for combined Fig. 5. Geometrical Factor F for Direct Radiation Between Adjacent Rectangles in Perpendicular Planes* Fig. 6. ----- OISTAWtfc ***. Geometrical Factor F for Parallel Rectangle and Discs of Equal [size PPSED . From Radiant Heat Tnmamission, by H. C. Hottd IM'chanical July #. PP- *> 702* Pig. 7. Equivalent Conductance for Radiation Between Two Black Bodies Exchanging Energy Only with One Another radiation and convection, are given in Chapter 9, (Table 1 and Fig. 4). Complete tables for the combined heat transfer of steam and hot water radiators, pipes, coverings, etc., will be found in the appropriate chapters. HEAT-FLOW RESISTANCE In most of the steady-state heat transfer problems encountered in air conditioning applications, more than one of the heat transfer mechanisms are effective, and the thermal current flows through several resistances in series or in parallel. In using the resistance concept, the calculations in volved are analogous to the application of Ohm's Law in electricity, viz., the heat flow or thermal current is directly proportional to the thermal potential or temperature difference, and inversely proportional to the thermal resistance: .