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Heat Transfer Area Calculator
Heat Transfer Area Calculator
Estimate heat transfer area from heat duty, overall heat transfer coefficient and effective mean temperature difference.
Input parameters
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Result
Required heat transfer area
m²
Enter positive heat duty, coefficient and effective temperature difference. This tool does not calculate correction factors.
Equation
A = |Q̇| / (U · ΔTeffective)
Enter positive heat duty, coefficient and effective temperature difference. This tool does not calculate correction factors.
Applicability
- A preliminary estimate using known duty, overall coefficient and effective temperature difference.
- The coefficient and temperature difference must match the selected area basis and operating conditions.
- Evaluate multipass correction, fouling, design allowance and mechanical design separately.
Worked example
Example: 100,000 W, 500 W/(m²·K) and 20 K give an area of 10 m².
For engineering estimates; check the operating conditions and applicable requirements for design.