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What is critical radius of insulation?
How does the shape of the pipe or vessel affect the critical radius of insulation?
The critical radius of insulation is also affected by the shape of the cylindrical pipe or vessel. For instance, a spherical vessel requires less insulation than a cylindrical vessel of the same volume. This is because the heat flux around the circumference is less on a spherical vessel as compared to a cylindrical vessel.