Duct Heat Gain Formula

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Duct heat gain is the amount of heat that is increase or decrease due to air from duct. Check FAQs
Qheat gain=UoverallSADuctTC
Qheat gain - Duct Heat Gain?Uoverall - Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient?SADuct - Surface Area of Duct?TC - Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air?

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2493.6449Edit=0.25Edit120Edit12Edit
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Duct Heat Gain Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qheat gain=UoverallSADuctTC
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qheat gain=0.25W/m²*K120ft²12°F
Next Step Convert Units
Qheat gain=0.25W/m²*K11.1484262.0389K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qheat gain=0.2511.1484262.0389
Next Step Evaluate
Qheat gain=730.326262798134W
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Qheat gain=2493.64494345997Btu/h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qheat gain=2493.6449Btu/h

Duct Heat Gain Formula Elements

Variables
Duct Heat Gain
Duct heat gain is the amount of heat that is increase or decrease due to air from duct.
Symbol: Qheat gain
Measurement: PowerUnit: Btu/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is a measure of the overall ability of a series of conductive and convective barriers to transfer heat.
Symbol: Uoverall
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Surface Area of Duct
Surface area of duct is the sum of the areas of all faces of the duct.
Symbol: SADuct
Measurement: AreaUnit: ft²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air
Temperature change between outdoor and inside air is the temperature difference between air outdoor and inside of the specified space.
Symbol: TC
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: °F
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Duct Heat Gain?

Duct Heat Gain evaluator uses Duct Heat Gain = Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area of Duct*Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air to evaluate the Duct Heat Gain, Duct Heat Gain formula is defined as the total heat gain of a duct in an air distribution system, which is a critical parameter in designing and optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as it directly affects the overall energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Duct Heat Gain is denoted by Qheat gain symbol.

How to evaluate Duct Heat Gain using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Duct Heat Gain, enter Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (Uoverall), Surface Area of Duct (SADuct) & Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air (TC) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Duct Heat Gain

What is the formula to find Duct Heat Gain?
The formula of Duct Heat Gain is expressed as Duct Heat Gain = Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area of Duct*Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air. Here is an example- 8514.366 = 0.25*11.1483648000892*262.038882255554.
How to calculate Duct Heat Gain?
With Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (Uoverall), Surface Area of Duct (SADuct) & Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air (TC) we can find Duct Heat Gain using the formula - Duct Heat Gain = Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area of Duct*Temperature Change Between Outdoor and Inside air.
Can the Duct Heat Gain be negative?
Yes, the Duct Heat Gain, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Duct Heat Gain?
Duct Heat Gain is usually measured using the Btu (th) per Hour[Btu/h] for Power. Watt[Btu/h], Kilowatt[Btu/h], Milliwatt[Btu/h] are the few other units in which Duct Heat Gain can be measured.
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