CULTURAL QA 04-2023-13

Q1         What is heat transfer oil?

A1         Surbhi Mishra,9+ Years Experience as Teacher and SocialAnalyst 58m

Heat transfer oil, also knownas thermal oil, is a type of fluid used to 
transfer heat energy from onelocation to another. It is asynthetic or 
mineral-based oil that is designed to maintain consistent heatingand cooling 
temperatures in industrial processes and equipment.

Heat transfer oil is often usedin a closed-loop system, where it is heated in a 
heat exchanger and then circulatedthrough pipes or other equipment to transfer 
heat to the desired location. 

It is typically used inapplications such as food processing, chemical 
processing, pharmaceuticalmanufacturing, and oil and gas production.

One of the advantages of heat transfer oil is its ability to maintainconsistent 
temperatures, which helps to improve the efficiency and reliabilityof 
industrial processes. Italso has a high boiling point and low viscosity, which 
makes it ideal for usein high-temperature applications.

However, it is important to handle heat transfer oil with care, as it canbe 
flammable and pose a fire hazard if not properly managed. It is also important 
to monitor the condition ofthe oil and perform regular maintenance to ensure it 
continues to functioneffectively.

My note- The transformer oilis a heat transfer oil.

Q2         What is heat transfer?

A2         Shubham Punetha, B.Sc hons(physics) from Banaras HinduUniversity 
(Graduated 2021)3y

Heat transfer may be referred tothe transfer of thermal energy from a region of 
higher temperature to that of alower one.

It occurs in nature by three means:

Conduction:- In this mode, heatgets transfer between two bodies thatare in 
actual contact .

You can understand it by a simple example :-

Suppose you are in your class and the professor in the class have a copyin his 
hand and he wanted to pass that copy to the student sitting at the lastso he 
decided to give the copy to the one sitting in the front and then askedhim to 
pass the copy at the back and repeated the same until the copy reachedto the 
last guy. This case is similar to the conduction here the copy can beconsidered 
as heat and it is getting transferred with actual contact asstudents are 
passing that to their back bench while touching to each other.

2. Convection:- In this mode,heat gets transfer between twobodies by actual 
flow of matter between them or you can say by the movement ofheated atoms and 
molecules.

Let me try to explain it with the same example as mentioned above

Consider the same case when the professor at the front wanted to give acopy to 
the last student and this time too he gave copy to the one who issitting at the 
front bench but now instead of passing the copy to the back he asked the first 
studentto give the copy to the last student by going to his seat and providing 
himwith the copy then.

In this case copy is again considered as heat but now rather than passingthe 
heat through contact the heat is transferred by actual movement of theparticle 
as now the student himself went to the last seat and provided thecopy.

3. Radiation:- In this mode ,heat gets transfer in the form ofelectromagnetic 
waves from one body to another and this mode does not requireany intervening 
medium as it can pass through vacuum also. Simplest example isthe sunlight we 
received.

Let me again try to visualize you this thing with the same example

Consider the same case where professor wanted to provide the copy to thestudent 
at the last but this time he picked up the copy and directly thrower the copy 
to him at the last.Here copy can be considered as a form of heat and we can 
clearly understand nowthat the medium is unaffected and the heat is directly 
transferred in the formof waves.

My note- These mode of transferof heat occur in nature as well as in different 
applications. 

Q3         What is the irony of life?

A3         Vijaya Lakshmi, Retired Finance manager at Coal IndiaLimited (A 
Maharatna Company)5y

Remember thethirsty crow story you heard in your childhood?

OK if you don’t remember I will tell you again.

One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water.For a 
long time, he could not find any. He felt very weak, almost lost allhope. 
Suddenly, he saw a water jug below the tree. He flew straight down to seeif 
there was any water inside. Yes, he could see some water inside the jug!

The crow tried to push his headinto the jug. Sadly, he found that the neck of 
the jug was too narrow. Then he tried to pushthe jug to tilt for the water to 
flow out, but the jug was too heavy.

The crow thought hard for a while. Then, looking around it, he saw somepebbles. 
He suddenly had a good idea. He started picking up the pebbles one byone, 
dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water 
level kept rising.Soon it was high enough for the crow to drink. His plan had 
worked!

Fast forward one thousandyears:

The great…great…great………..grandson of our crow friend above, was flyingin the 
sky.

He suddenly felt very thirsty. Just like his great great grandfather hesaw a 
water jug below a tree.

“Our forefather already gave the idea. Now I need not do all those stupidthings 
my ancestor did. I will straight away put pebbles in the jug” hethought.

He looked for pebbles around him.

No pebbles were found. He flew here and there searching the pebbles. Tohis 
dismay, he did not find any.

He became tired of searching for pebbles. His thirst became more severe.

“Now there is no other way than to pray God” he thought. He startedpraying. At 
last God appeared before him.

“Son, what do you want?’ Godasked. “Some pebbles” replied the crow.

Soon there was a heap of pebbles. God disappeared.

The crow started to put thepebbles in the jug. But because he was very thirsty 
and weak (for praying Godfor many days) he soon collapsed without being able to 
drink the water.

I know what you are thinking right now. The crowshould have asked for water 
instead of pebbles. Right?

But we (including me) do the same foolish things inour lives.

When opportunity comes forquenching our thirst for happiness, we, instead of 
grabbing that opportunity,search for some other medium to buy that happiness. 
In that pursuit we lose our happiness.

My note- I liked the simple andinteresting manner by which answer is told- This 
type of presentation by persons is a Gift of God. Unfortunately somemembers in 
the group do not understand it and envy at such gifted persons. Without 
appreciatingsuch members, they try to pelt stones at such members!!!

Q4         What is your opinion on urinating inthe woods? Do you prefer it to 
using public toilets?

A4         Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now

There are Lakhs of people who cannot control urination when tempted. With in 
seconds  they have tourinate.   Wonder is if it is while traveling in a bus 
orauto they may be able to control still reaching the destination.

This is the reason for providing toilets in petrol bunks, in ground floorin 
lodgings and at convenient points along the roads. If nothing is available 
theygo to an area, where people movement is less and somewhat shady’

I am diabetic and of the opinion that there is nothing wrong in urinatingin 
woods. Most diabetics may not be able to controlurination.

Q5         Which fruit is not good for the liver?

A5         Health Director | Loving Father | Business Director Tue

The liver is a vital organ thatplays a key role in processing nutrients and 
removing toxins from the body. Certain foods, including some fruits, can have 
animpact on liver health. Here's a look at a fruit that may not be goodfor the 
liver:

1. Grapefruit: While grapefruit is a healthy fruit that is high in vitamin C 
and fiber, it can be problematicfor people with liver disease. Grapefruit 
contains compounds calledfuranocoumarins, which can interfere with the liver's 
ability to metabolize certainmedications. This can lead to a build up of 
medication in the body, which canbe toxic to the liver.

If you have liver disease, it's important to talk to your doctor aboutany 
medications you are taking, and whether grapefruit or other foods should 
beavoided.

It's worth noting that for most people, grapefruit is a healthy andnutritious 
fruit that can be part of a balanced diet. However, if you aretaking certain 
medications, it's important to check with your doctor beforeconsuming 
grapefruit or grapefruit juice.

In general, a healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables can helpto 
support liver health. 

Some fruits that may be particularly beneficial forliver health include:

1. Berries: Berries are high in antioxidants, which can help to protect the 
liver from damage caused byfree radicals. They are also low in sugar, which can 
be beneficial for peoplewith liver disease.

2. Apples: Apples are high in fiber and contain compounds that can help to 
reduce inflammation inthe liver. They are also low in calories and have a low 
glycemic index, whichmakes them a good choice for people with liver disease.

3. Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits such as oranges,lemons, and limes are high in 
vitamin C, which is anantioxidant that can help to protect the liver from 
damage. They are also lowin sugar and high in fiber, which can be beneficial 
for people with liverdisease.

4. Grapes: Grapes are high in antioxidants and contain compounds that can help 
to reduceinflammation in the liver. They are also low in calories and have a 
lowglycemic index, which makes them a good choice for people with liver disease.

In conclusion, grapefruit is a fruit that may not be good for the liverfor 
people with liver disease due to its impact on the metabolism of 
certainmedications. 

However, for most people, grapefruit is a healthy and nutritious fruitthat can 
be part of a balanced diet. Other fruits, such as berries, apples,citrus 
fruits, and grapes, may be particularly beneficial for liver health dueto their 
high antioxidant content and anti-inflammatory properties.

Q6         Why do people fear death when it isjust like we were before we were 
born?

A6         Tiny Nair, Cardiologist at PRS Hospital, Trivandrum 5y

There are just 3 reasons as to why people don't want to die - call itfear if 
you wish

My dependants will be in trouble - They will miss me, feel sad. moreimportantly 
***they will suffer from my absence(loss of income, loss of support, care)

The pain and suffering associated with death. We all wish a painlessdeath. 
Advent of modern medical treatment have actually made itdifficult to die 
painlessly at home.

 ‘Life is sonice to live, some more days would have been good’. This feeling 
comes to onlythose who are diagnosed to have bad disease (like end stage 
cancer) Mosthealthy people don't think this way.

Before birth you didn't exist, there were no relations, but with 
everyprogressive day, you connected with people. It’s they who would miss you, 
atleast that’s what we all think.

This is the precise reason why sages who live aloneup in the Himalayas are not 
scared of death, because they have no bonding withothers.

For the rest of us who enjoy ice-cream and pizzas with family and friends;death 
would always be fearful.

My note- ***Beautiful narration of hard truth.

Q7         Why are resistors connected in parallelin most circuits that use 
them, even though it increases their overallresistance compared to if they were 
just placed in series?

A7         Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now

Good question. Resisters produce heat ( Formula V x I = W)

When resistances are connected in parallel heat discharge is through 
allresistances . Not from a single resister.

When resistances are connected in parallel, by overheating if at all one 
resistance has damaged,other resistances adjust the load current. Equipment is 
not affected.

I have retired from  telecommunication department in India. It is common in 
many circuitsresistances are connected in parallel in telecom circuits.

Resistance in parallel DO NOT INCREASE OVERALL RESISTANCE. It reduce thetotal 
resistance. Yourstatement is WRONG

Q8         How does an aircraft's fan blade differfrom that of an automobile 
engine's?

A8         Erika Fernandez, Car Lover Sat

The fan blade of an aircraftengine differs from that of an automobile engine in 
several ways. One of the main differences is the material usedto make the fan 
blade. Aircraftengine fan blades are typically made of composite materials, 
such as carbonfiber and epoxy matrix, which are lightweight, strong, and 
resistant to impact,while automobile engine fan blades are typically made of 
metal, such asaluminum or steel, which are heavier and less flexible.

Another difference is the design of the fan blade. Aircraft engine fan blades 
aredesigned to draw a massive amount of air into the engine whileoperating at a 
low noise level, and they are often curved and twisted tooptimize their 
aerodynamic performance. The design of the fan blade is alsoinfluenced by the 
specific requirements of the engine, such as the need to produce thrust 
orincrease pressure.

My note- If any person go near the working engine, he will be pulled inby the 
sucking nature of the fan

Q9         From an evolutionary standpoint, whywould it make sense to have a 
crotch that causes so much pain when hit?

A9         Alec Cawley,I read a lot on Evolution, but I am no expert.Updated 4y

Because evolution is a rotten designer. It moved thetesticles outside the body 
to keep sperm alive longer because it was cooler. Then it found that this makes 
the testicles proneto careless damage. Instead of the proper fix - designing 
sperm that did notneed to dangle in the breeze - it just made them very 
sensitive so thatthe animal carrying them will try very hard not to get them 
damaged.

Yet another reason that ifthere were a Designer, he should be fired for 
incompetence.

My note- On this account male cricketplayers wear special protection over 
sexual area and then undergarment there. 

Q10       Can you tell about  the Miracle Vegetable: Drumstick?

A10       Renu Chauhan, Mon

This amazing vegetable, alsoknown as Moringa oleifera, is a powerhouse of 
health benefits that can have agreat impact on your overall health. From 
purifying your blood to boosting your immunity and aiding inweight loss, 
drumstick vegetable is a treasure trove of essential vitamins andantioxidants 
that your body needs.

Packed with AntibioticProperties Drumstick pods are loadedwith strong 
antibiotic properties that help in purifying your blood. Byconsuming this 
vegetable regularly, you can bid farewell to variousblood-related problems.

Say Goodbye to Sore Throats andCoughs Are you struggling with a sore throat, 
asthma, tuberculosis or a cough?Look no further! Drumstick vegetable works 
wonders in removing toxins from yourbody and is highly effective in treating 
throat problems.

Protect Your Skin with Antioxidants Protect your skin from infectionswith 
drumstick pods! These pods are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, whichnot 
only boosts your immunity but also helps in preventing skin infections.

Relieve Headaches and ImproveEyesight Relieve yourheadaches and improve your 
eyesight by regularly consuming drumstick pods inbalanced quantities. With its 
riboflavin and Vitamin B content, this vegetableis highly beneficial for 
improving your digestive system.

Prevent Respiratory Allergies The anti-inflammatory properties found 
indrumstick vegetable make it highly effective in preventing 
respiratoryallergies and infections. Regular consumption of this miracle 
vegetable canwork wonders in strengthening your immunity.

Lose Weight the Healthy Way Areyou looking for an effectiveway to lose weight? 
Drumstick vegetable can help! Its diuretic andanti-inflammatory properties help 
in reducing swelling in your body, aiding inweight loss.

Fight Cancer NaturallyDrumstick vegetable is a naturalcancer-resistant 
vegetable, loaded with anti-cancer and antioxidant elementsthat protect your 
body from liver, lung, skin, and uterine cancers. While itcan't cure cancer on 
its own, regular consumption can help in preventing thedisease.

Drumstick vegetable is amust-try for everyone looking toboost their overall 
health. Its various benefits make it a true"miracle" vegetable. So, the next 
time you see this vegetable in themarket, don't hesitate to bring it home and 
add it to your daily diet!

My note- Nostalgic memories ofmy High school headmaster comes to me.He was fond 
of drum stick. So most days he had drum stick sambar/Mezhukkupuratti.So we 
students gave him a nickname Muringaikka, seeing the heap of drum stick chewed 
and left, seeingin the tiffin carrier cleaned area in a corner of the school 
compound.

All the above QA are from  Quora  website  on   13-04-2023

Quoraanswers need not be 100% correct answers .

Compiledand posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 79,  former ITS on 13-04-2023

 

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