1. The temperature of a thermocouple junction will reach 99% of the initial temperature difference in a gas stream within a certain time, using lumped system analysis and given properties of the junction and convection heat transfer coefficient.
2. The time required for the temperature of a steel sphere coated with a dielectric material and initially at 500°C to reach 140°C when suddenly quenched in an oil bath at 100°C can be estimated, neglecting energy storage in the small dielectric coating.
3. The transient temperature at the midpoint of a stainless steel electrical iron base being heated on one surface can be derived and calculated, given properties, heating power, convection conditions, and time.