Answer:
30 mm is the minimum thickness that must be applied.
Explanation:
Given the data in the question;
Using Fourier's equation. the heat rate is
q = kA(ΔT/Δx)
where
A is the surface area, we must consider all surfaces through which the heat can dissipate through
i.e 2×2 for one wall gives you 4m²,
there are 5 walls, so we will have 20m² for surface area.
k is thermal conductivity of the styrofoam ( 0.030 W/m K)
q is the heat loss (500 W )
ΔT is the Temperature difference ( 35 - 10) = 25°C
Δx = ?
So we substitute
500 = (0.030)(20)(25/Δx)
500 = 0.6 (25/Δx)
500 = 15 / Δx
Δx = 15 / 500
Δx = 0.03 m = 30 mm
Therefore, 30 mm is the minimum thickness that must be applied.
