The image above represents energy transfer by radiation. To calculate energy transfer by radiation, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Emissivity (ε1), Absorbivity (α1) and Emissive Power of Black Body (eb).
The formula for calculating energy transfer by radiation:
qnet = eb(ε1 – α1)
Where:
qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation
ε1 = Emissivity
α1 = Absorbivity
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body
Let’s solve an example;
Find the energy transfer by radiation when the emissivity is 30, the absorbivity is 10 and the emissive power of black body is 4.
This implies that;
ε1 = Emissivity = 30
α1 = Absorbivity = 10
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body = 4
qnet = eb(ε1 – α1)
That is, qnet = 4(30 – 10)
qnet = 4(20)
qnet = 80
Therefore, the energy transfer by radiation is 80 J.
Calculating the Emissivity when the Energy Transfer by Radiation, the Aborbivity and the Emissive Power of Black Body are Given
ε1 = (qnet / eb) + α1
Where:
ε1 = Emissivity
qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation
α1 = Absorbivity
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body
Let’s solve an example;
Find the emissivity when the energy transfer by radiation is 28, the absorbivity is 3 and the emissive power of black body is 7.
This implies that;
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qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation = 28
α1 = Absorbivity = 3
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body = 7
ε1 = (qnet / eb) + α1
So, ε1 = (28 / 7) + 3
ε1 = 4 + 3
ε1 = 7
Therefore, the emissivity is 7
Calculating the Aborbivity when the Energy Transfer by Radiation, the Emissivity and Emissive Power of Black Body are Given
α1 = ε1 – (qnet / eb)
Where:
α1 = Absorbivity
qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation
ε1 = Emissivity
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body
Let’s solve an example;
Find the absorbivity when the energy transfer by radiation is 8, the emissivity is 18 and the emissive power of black body is 4.
This implies that;
qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation = 8
ε1 = Emissivity = 18
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body = 4
α1 = ε1 – (qnet / eb)
Then, α1 = 18 – (8 / 4)
α1 = 18 – 2
α1 = 16
Therefore, the absorbivity is 16.
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Calculating the Emissive Power of Black Body when the Energy Transfer by Radiation, the Emissivity and Absorbivity are Given
eb = qnet / ε1 – α1
Where:
eb = Emissive Power of Black Body
qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation
ε1 = Emissivity
α1 = Absorbivity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the emissive power of black body when the energy transfer by radiation is 50, the emissivity is 15 and the absorbivity is 10.
This implies that;
qnet = Energy Transfer by Radiation = 50
ε1 = Emissivity = 15
α1 = Absorbivity = 10
eb = qnet / ε1 – α1
Then, eb = 50 / 15 – 10
eb = 50 / 5
eb = 10
Therefore, the emissive power of black body is 10.
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How to Calculate Energy Transfer by Radiation Using Nickzom Calculator
Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the energy transfer by radiation.
To get the answer and workings of the energy transfer by radiation using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.
You can get this app via any of these means:
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Radiation Heat Transfer under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Energy Transfer by Radiation under Radiation Heat Transfer
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the energy transfer by radiation according to the respective parameter which is the Emissivity (ε1), Absorbivity (α1) and Emissive Power of Black Body (eb).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Emissivity (ε1) is 30, Absorbivity (α1) is 10 and Emissive Power of Black Body (eb) is 4.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the energy transfer by radiation and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
