An analysis of the laminar natural-convection flow and heat transfer in a closed-end tube with a linear wall temperature and large but finite length-radius ratio is presented. It is found that for a given relation between the two physical parameters of the problem, the flow will fill the entire tube length. Representative velocity and temperature profiles are presented to show the effects of the parameters on the flow and heat transfer.
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Ostrach et al. (1958) studied this question.