A steam pipe is intended to be insulated with two layers of insulating materials of different thermal conductivities. For minimum heat transfer to take place

Question: A steam pipe is intended to be insulated with two layers of insulating materials of different thermal conductivities. For minimum heat transfer to take place
[A].

the better insulation material should be put just next to pipe (i.e., inside).

[B].

the better insulating material should be put outside.

[C].

either of the insulating material could be put on either side.

[D].

steam temperature is considered before deciding as to which insulating material is to be put inside (i.e., just next to the pipe).

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

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