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✖Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air.ⓘ Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar [h_fp]			+10% -10%
✖Fin Height is the vertical distance of the fins in a solar air heater, which affects the heat transfer and overall efficiency of the system.ⓘ Fin Height [L_f]			+10% -10%
✖Fin Effectiveness is the measure of a solar air heater's ability to absorb heat from the sun and transfer it to the air being heated.ⓘ Fin Effectiveness [Φ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin is the rate of heat transfer between the solar fin and the surrounding air in a solar air heater.ⓘ Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin [h_ff]			+10% -10%
✖Distance between Fins is the space between the fins in a solar air heater that facilitates airflow and heat transfer from the absorber plate.ⓘ Distance between Fins [W]			+10% -10%
✖Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and its surroundings through radiation.ⓘ Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient [h_r]			+10% -10%
✖Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom is the rate of heat transfer between the solar absorber plate and the surrounding air in a solar air heater.ⓘ Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom [h_fb]			+10% -10%

✖Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air, affecting its overall performance.ⓘ Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation [h_e]

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STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar*(1+(2*Fin Height*Fin Effectiveness*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin)/(Distance between Fins*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar))+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)
h_e = h_fp*(1+(2*L_f*Φ_f*h_ff)/(W*h_fp))+(h_r*h_fb)/(h_r+h_fb)
This formula uses 8 Variables

Variables Used

Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air, affecting its overall performance.
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air.
Fin Height - (Measured in Meter) - Fin Height is the vertical distance of the fins in a solar air heater, which affects the heat transfer and overall efficiency of the system.
Fin Effectiveness - Fin Effectiveness is the measure of a solar air heater's ability to absorb heat from the sun and transfer it to the air being heated.
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin is the rate of heat transfer between the solar fin and the surrounding air in a solar air heater.
Distance between Fins - (Measured in Meter) - Distance between Fins is the space between the fins in a solar air heater that facilitates airflow and heat transfer from the absorber plate.
Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and its surroundings through radiation.
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom is the rate of heat transfer between the solar absorber plate and the surrounding air in a solar air heater.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar: 4.5 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 4.5 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Fin Height: 12 Millimeter --> 0.012 Meter (Check conversion here)
Fin Effectiveness: 0.01 --> No Conversion Required
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin: 0.16 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 0.16 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Distance between Fins: 30 Millimeter --> 0.03 Meter (Check conversion here)
Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient: 1.162423 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 1.162423 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom: 3.2 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 3.2 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h_e = h_fp*(1+(2*L_f*Φ_f*h_ff)/(W*h_fp))+(h_r*h_fb)/(h_r+h_fb) --> 4.5*(1+(2*0.012*0.01*0.16)/(0.03*4.5))+(1.162423*3.2)/(1.162423+3.2)

Evaluating ... ...

h_e = 5.35396063184153

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

5.35396063184153 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

5.35396063184153 ≈ 5.353961 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin <-- Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient

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Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation

LaTeX Go Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar*(1+(2*Fin Height*Fin Effectiveness*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin)/(Distance between Fins*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar))+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)

Effective heat transfer coefficient

LaTeX Go Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)

Equivalent radiative heat transfer coefficient

LaTeX Go Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient = (4*[Stefan-BoltZ]*(Average Temperature of Absorber Plate+Mean Temperature of Plate below)^3)/((1/Emissivity of Absorber Plate Surface)+(1/Emissivity of Bottom Plate Surface)-1*(8))

Collector efficiency factor

LaTeX Go Collector Efficiency Factor = (1+Overall Loss Coefficient/Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient)^-1

Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation Formula

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What is Effective Heat Transfer?

Effective heat transfer is defined as the ratio of the actual heat transfer to the maximum possible heat transfer.

How to Calculate Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation?

Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation calculator uses Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar*(1+(2*Fin Height*Fin Effectiveness*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin)/(Distance between Fins*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar))+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom) to calculate the Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient, Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation formula is defined as a measure of the overall heat transfer ability of a solar air heater, taking into account the effects of various factors such as the plate and fin geometries, flow rates, and thermal properties of the working fluid. Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient is denoted by h_e symbol.

How to calculate Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation, enter Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar (h_fp), Fin Height (L_f), Fin Effectiveness (Φ_f), Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin (h_ff), Distance between Fins (W), Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient (h_r) & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom (h_fb) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation calculation can be explained with given input values -> 5.353961 = 4.5*(1+(2*0.012*0.01*0.16)/(0.03*4.5))+(1.162423*3.2)/(1.162423+3.2).

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What is Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation?

Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation formula is defined as a measure of the overall heat transfer ability of a solar air heater, taking into account the effects of various factors such as the plate and fin geometries, flow rates, and thermal properties of the working fluid and is represented as h_e = h_fp*(1+(2*L_f*Φ_f*h_ff)/(W*h_fp))+(h_r*h_fb)/(h_r+h_fb) or Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar*(1+(2*Fin Height*Fin Effectiveness*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin)/(Distance between Fins*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar))+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom). Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air, Fin Height is the vertical distance of the fins in a solar air heater, which affects the heat transfer and overall efficiency of the system, Fin Effectiveness is the measure of a solar air heater's ability to absorb heat from the sun and transfer it to the air being heated, Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin is the rate of heat transfer between the solar fin and the surrounding air in a solar air heater, Distance between Fins is the space between the fins in a solar air heater that facilitates airflow and heat transfer from the absorber plate, Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and its surroundings through radiation & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom is the rate of heat transfer between the solar absorber plate and the surrounding air in a solar air heater.

How to calculate Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation?

Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation formula is defined as a measure of the overall heat transfer ability of a solar air heater, taking into account the effects of various factors such as the plate and fin geometries, flow rates, and thermal properties of the working fluid is calculated using Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar*(1+(2*Fin Height*Fin Effectiveness*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin)/(Distance between Fins*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar))+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom). To calculate Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation, you need Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar (h_fp), Fin Height (L_f), Fin Effectiveness (Φ_f), Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin (h_ff), Distance between Fins (W), Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient (h_r) & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom (h_fb). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar, Fin Height, Fin Effectiveness, Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin, Distance between Fins, Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient?

In this formula, Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient uses Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar, Fin Height, Fin Effectiveness, Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Fin, Distance between Fins, Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient = Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar+(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient*Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)/(Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient+Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom)

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