Area of heat exchanger Calculator

✖The Heat exchanged is the amount of thermal energy transferred between fluids in a heat exchanger, influencing the efficiency and performance of thermal systems.ⓘ Heat exchanged [Q]			+10% -10%
✖The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is a measure of the efficiency of heat transfer through a heat exchanger, reflecting the combined effects of conduction and convection.ⓘ Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient [U]			+10% -10%
✖The Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is a measure used to evaluate the temperature efficiency of heat exchangers, reflecting the average temperature difference between two fluids.ⓘ Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference [ΔT_m]			+10% -10%
✖The Correction Factor is a multiplier used to adjust the performance of heat exchangers based on varying operating conditions and physical parameters for accurate analysis.ⓘ Correction Factor [f]			+10% -10%

✖The Area is the surface measurement of a heat exchanger, indicating the space available for heat transfer between fluids.ⓘ Area of heat exchanger [A]

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Area of heat exchanger Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Area = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference*Correction Factor)
A = Q/(U*ΔT_m*f)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Area - (Measured in Square Meter) - The Area is the surface measurement of a heat exchanger, indicating the space available for heat transfer between fluids.
Heat exchanged - (Measured in Watt) - The Heat exchanged is the amount of thermal energy transferred between fluids in a heat exchanger, influencing the efficiency and performance of thermal systems.
Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is a measure of the efficiency of heat transfer through a heat exchanger, reflecting the combined effects of conduction and convection.
Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference - The Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is a measure used to evaluate the temperature efficiency of heat exchangers, reflecting the average temperature difference between two fluids.
Correction Factor - The Correction Factor is a multiplier used to adjust the performance of heat exchangers based on varying operating conditions and physical parameters for accurate analysis.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Heat exchanged: 50 Watt --> 50 Watt No Conversion Required
Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient: 50 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 50 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference: 30 --> No Conversion Required
Correction Factor: 0.000667 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

A = Q/(U*ΔT_m*f) --> 50/(50*30*0.000667)

Evaluating ... ...

A = 49.9750124937531

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

49.9750124937531 Square Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

49.9750124937531 ≈ 49.97501 Square Meter <-- Area

(Calculation completed in 00.008 seconds)

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< Physical Parameters of Heat Exchanger Calculators

Mass flow rate of cold fluid

LaTeX Go Mass Flow Rate of Cold Fluid = (Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger*Minimum heat capacity/Specific heat of cold fluid)*(1/((Exit Temperature of Cold Fluid-Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid)/(Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid)))

Mass flow rate of hot fluid

LaTeX Go Mass Flow Rate of Hot Fluid = (Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger*Minimum heat capacity/Specific heat of hot fluid)*(1/((Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Exit Temperature of Cold Fluid)/(Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid)))

Correction factor in heat exchanger

LaTeX Go Correction Factor = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference)

Area of heat exchanger

LaTeX Go Area = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference*Correction Factor)

Area of heat exchanger Formula

LaTeX Go

Area = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference*Correction Factor)
A = Q/(U*ΔT_m*f)

What is heat exchanger?

A heat exchanger is a system used to transfer heat between two or more fluids. Heat exchangers are used in both cooling and heating processes. The fluids may be separated by a solid wall to prevent mixing or they may be in direct contact. They are widely used in space heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, power stations, chemical plants, petrochemical plants, petroleum refineries, natural gas processing, and sewage treatment. The classic example of a heat exchanger is found in an internal combustion engine in which a circulating fluid known as engine coolant flows through radiator coils and air flows past the coils, which cools the coolant and heats the incoming air. Another example is the heat sink, which is a passive heat exchanger that transfers the heat generated by an electronic or a mechanical device to a fluid medium, often air or a liquid coolant.

How to Calculate Area of heat exchanger?

Area of heat exchanger calculator uses Area = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference*Correction Factor) to calculate the Area, Area of heat exchanger formula is defined as a measure of the surface area required for effective heat transfer between two fluids. It plays a crucial role in the design and efficiency of heat exchangers in various applications. Area is denoted by A symbol.

How to calculate Area of heat exchanger using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Area of heat exchanger, enter Heat exchanged (Q), Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U), Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference (ΔT_m) & Correction Factor (f) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Area of heat exchanger calculation can be explained with given input values -> 49.97501 = 50/(50*30*0.000667).

FAQ

What is Area of heat exchanger?

Area of heat exchanger formula is defined as a measure of the surface area required for effective heat transfer between two fluids. It plays a crucial role in the design and efficiency of heat exchangers in various applications and is represented as A = Q/(U*ΔT_m*f) or Area = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference*Correction Factor). The Heat exchanged is the amount of thermal energy transferred between fluids in a heat exchanger, influencing the efficiency and performance of thermal systems, The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is a measure of the efficiency of heat transfer through a heat exchanger, reflecting the combined effects of conduction and convection, The Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is a measure used to evaluate the temperature efficiency of heat exchangers, reflecting the average temperature difference between two fluids & The Correction Factor is a multiplier used to adjust the performance of heat exchangers based on varying operating conditions and physical parameters for accurate analysis.

How to calculate Area of heat exchanger?

Area of heat exchanger formula is defined as a measure of the surface area required for effective heat transfer between two fluids. It plays a crucial role in the design and efficiency of heat exchangers in various applications is calculated using Area = Heat exchanged/(Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference*Correction Factor). To calculate Area of heat exchanger, you need Heat exchanged (Q), Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U), Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference (ΔT_m) & Correction Factor (f). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Heat exchanged, Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient, Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference & Correction Factor and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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