Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method Calculator

✖Density of Body is the physical quantity that expresses the relationship between its mass and its volume.ⓘ Density of Body [ρ_B]			+10% -10%
✖Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount.ⓘ Specific Heat Capacity [c]			+10% -10%
✖Volume of Object is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies or that is enclosed within a container.ⓘ Volume of Object [V]			+10% -10%
✖The Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per kelvin. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.ⓘ Heat Transfer Coefficient [h]			+10% -10%
✖Surface Area for Convection is defined as the surface area of object which is in the process of heat transfer.ⓘ Surface Area for Convection [A_c]			+10% -10%
✖Temperature at Any Time T is defined as the temperature of an object at any given time t measured using thermometer.ⓘ Temperature at Any Time T [T]			+10% -10%
✖Temperature of Bulk Fluid is defined as the temperature of bulk fluid or fluid at given instant measured using thermometer.ⓘ Temperature of Bulk Fluid [T_∞]			+10% -10%
✖The Initial temperature of Object is defined as the measure of heat under initial state or conditions.ⓘ Initial Temperature of Object [T₀]			+10% -10%

✖Time Constant is defined as the total time taken for a body to attain final temperature from initial temperature.ⓘ Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method [𝜏]

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Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Time Constant = ((-Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object)/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area for Convection))*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid))
𝜏 = ((-ρ_B*c*V)/(h*A_c))*ln((T-T_∞)/(T₀-T_∞))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 9 Variables

Functions Used

ln - The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function., ln(Number)

Variables Used

Time Constant - (Measured in Second) - Time Constant is defined as the total time taken for a body to attain final temperature from initial temperature.
Density of Body - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of Body is the physical quantity that expresses the relationship between its mass and its volume.
Specific Heat Capacity - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram per K) - Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount.
Volume of Object - (Measured in Cubic Meter) - Volume of Object is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies or that is enclosed within a container.
Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - The Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per kelvin. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.
Surface Area for Convection - (Measured in Square Meter) - Surface Area for Convection is defined as the surface area of object which is in the process of heat transfer.
Temperature at Any Time T - (Measured in Kelvin) - Temperature at Any Time T is defined as the temperature of an object at any given time t measured using thermometer.
Temperature of Bulk Fluid - (Measured in Kelvin) - Temperature of Bulk Fluid is defined as the temperature of bulk fluid or fluid at given instant measured using thermometer.
Initial Temperature of Object - (Measured in Kelvin) - The Initial temperature of Object is defined as the measure of heat under initial state or conditions.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Density of Body: 15 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 15 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Specific Heat Capacity: 1.5 Joule per Kilogram per K --> 1.5 Joule per Kilogram per K No Conversion Required
Volume of Object: 6.541 Cubic Meter --> 6.541 Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Heat Transfer Coefficient: 10 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 10 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Surface Area for Convection: 0.00785 Square Meter --> 0.00785 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Temperature at Any Time T: 589 Kelvin --> 589 Kelvin No Conversion Required
Temperature of Bulk Fluid: 373 Kelvin --> 373 Kelvin No Conversion Required
Initial Temperature of Object: 887.36 Kelvin --> 887.36 Kelvin No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

𝜏 = ((-ρ_B*c*V)/(h*A_c))*ln((T-T_∞)/(T₀-T_∞)) --> ((-15*1.5*6.541)/(10*0.00785))*ln((589-373)/(887.36-373))

Evaluating ... ...

𝜏 = 1626.66858618284

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1626.66858618284 Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1626.66858618284 ≈ 1626.669 Second <-- Time Constant

(Calculation completed in 00.022 seconds)

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Fourier Number using Biot Number

LaTeX Go Fourier Number = (-1/(Biot Number))*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid))

Biot Number using Fourier Number

LaTeX Go Biot Number = (-1/Fourier Number)*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid))

Initial Internal Energy Content of Body in Reference to Environment Temperature

LaTeX Go Initial Energy Content = Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object*(Initial Temperature of Solid-Ambient Temperature)

Biot Number using Heat Transfer Coefficient

LaTeX Go Biot Number = (Heat Transfer Coefficient*Thickness of Wall)/Thermal Conductivity

Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method Formula

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What is Unsteady State Heat Transfer?

Unsteady State Heat Transfer refers to the heat transfer process in which a system's temperature changes with time. This type of heat transfer can happen in different forms, such as conduction, convection, and radiation. It occurs in various systems, including solid materials, fluids, and gases. The heat transfer rate in an unsteady state is directly proportional to the rate of temperature change. This means that the heat transfer rate is not constant and can vary over time. It's an important aspect in the design and optimization of thermal systems, and understanding this process is crucial in many research areas, such as combustion, electronics, and aerospace.

What is Lumped Parameter Model?

Interior temperatures of some bodies remain essentially uniform at all times during a heat transfer process. The temperature of such bodies are only a function of time, T = T(t). The heat transfer analysis based on this idealization is called lumped system analysis.

How to Calculate Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method?

Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method calculator uses Time Constant = ((-Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object)/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area for Convection))*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)) to calculate the Time Constant, The Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method formula is defined as the function of heat transfer coefficient, surface area of convection, density of object, specific heat capacity of object, volume of body, initial temperature, temperature of convection environment and equilibrium temperature. This type of analysis is called the lumped-heat-capacity method. Such systems are obviously idealized because a temperature gradient must exist in a material if heat is to be conducted into or out of the material. In general, the smaller the physical size of the body, the more realistic the assumption of a uniform temperature throughout; in the limit a differential volume could be employed as in the derivation of the general heat-conduction equation. Time Constant is denoted by 𝜏 symbol.

How to calculate Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method, enter Density of Body (ρ_B), Specific Heat Capacity (c), Volume of Object (V), Heat Transfer Coefficient (h), Surface Area for Convection (A_c), Temperature at Any Time T (T), Temperature of Bulk Fluid (T_∞) & Initial Temperature of Object (T₀) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1626.669 = ((-15*1.5*6.541)/(10*0.00785))*ln((589-373)/(887.36-373)).

FAQ

What is Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method?

The Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method formula is defined as the function of heat transfer coefficient, surface area of convection, density of object, specific heat capacity of object, volume of body, initial temperature, temperature of convection environment and equilibrium temperature. This type of analysis is called the lumped-heat-capacity method. Such systems are obviously idealized because a temperature gradient must exist in a material if heat is to be conducted into or out of the material. In general, the smaller the physical size of the body, the more realistic the assumption of a uniform temperature throughout; in the limit a differential volume could be employed as in the derivation of the general heat-conduction equation and is represented as 𝜏 = ((-ρ_B*c*V)/(h*A_c))*ln((T-T_∞)/(T₀-T_∞)) or Time Constant = ((-Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object)/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area for Convection))*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)). Density of Body is the physical quantity that expresses the relationship between its mass and its volume, Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount, Volume of Object is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies or that is enclosed within a container, The Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per kelvin. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place, Surface Area for Convection is defined as the surface area of object which is in the process of heat transfer, Temperature at Any Time T is defined as the temperature of an object at any given time t measured using thermometer, Temperature of Bulk Fluid is defined as the temperature of bulk fluid or fluid at given instant measured using thermometer & The Initial temperature of Object is defined as the measure of heat under initial state or conditions.

How to calculate Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method?

The Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method formula is defined as the function of heat transfer coefficient, surface area of convection, density of object, specific heat capacity of object, volume of body, initial temperature, temperature of convection environment and equilibrium temperature. This type of analysis is called the lumped-heat-capacity method. Such systems are obviously idealized because a temperature gradient must exist in a material if heat is to be conducted into or out of the material. In general, the smaller the physical size of the body, the more realistic the assumption of a uniform temperature throughout; in the limit a differential volume could be employed as in the derivation of the general heat-conduction equation is calculated using Time Constant = ((-Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object)/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area for Convection))*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)). To calculate Time Taken by Object for Heating or Cooling by Lumped Heat Capacity Method, you need Density of Body (ρ_B), Specific Heat Capacity (c), Volume of Object (V), Heat Transfer Coefficient (h), Surface Area for Convection (A_c), Temperature at Any Time T (T), Temperature of Bulk Fluid (T_∞) & Initial Temperature of Object (T₀). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Density of Body, Specific Heat Capacity, Volume of Object, Heat Transfer Coefficient, Surface Area for Convection, Temperature at Any Time T, Temperature of Bulk Fluid & Initial Temperature of Object 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 Time Constant?

In this formula, Time Constant uses Density of Body, Specific Heat Capacity, Volume of Object, Heat Transfer Coefficient, Surface Area for Convection, Temperature at Any Time T, Temperature of Bulk Fluid & Initial Temperature of Object. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Time Constant = (Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object)/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area for Convection)

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