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Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air, affecting its overall performance. Check FAQs
he=hfp+hrhfbhr+hfb
he - Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient?hfp - Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar?hr - Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient?hfb - Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom?

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5.3527Edit=4.5Edit+1.1624Edit3.2Edit1.1624Edit+3.2Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
he=hfp+hrhfbhr+hfb
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
he=4.5W/m²*K+1.1624W/m²*K3.2W/m²*K1.1624W/m²*K+3.2W/m²*K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
he=4.5+1.16243.21.1624+3.2
Next Step Evaluate
he=5.35268063184153W/m²*K
LAST Step Rounding Answer
he=5.3527W/m²*K

Effective heat transfer coefficient Formula Elements

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Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient
Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air, affecting its overall performance.
Symbol: he
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and the surrounding air.
Symbol: hfp
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient
Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient is the rate of heat transfer between the solar air heater and its surroundings through radiation.
Symbol: hr
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom
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.
Symbol: hfb
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient

​Go Effective heat transfer coefficient for variation
he=hfp(1+2LfΦfhffWhfp)+hrhfbhr+hfb

Other formulas in Solar Air Heater category

​Go Equivalent radiative heat transfer coefficient
hr=4[Stefan-BoltZ](Tpm+Tbm)3(1εp)+(1εb)-1(8)
​Go Collector efficiency factor
F′=(1+Ulhe)-1
​Go Incident flux when flow is between Cover and Absorber plate
Sflux=hfp(Tpm-Tfi)+(hr(Tpm-Tc))+(Ub(Tpm-Ta))
​Go Mean temperature of plate below
Tbm=hrTpm+hfbTfhr+hfb

How to Evaluate Effective heat transfer coefficient?

Effective heat transfer coefficient evaluator uses 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) to evaluate the Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient, Effective heat transfer coefficient formula is defined as a measure of the overall heat transfer ability of a solar air heater, taking into account the heat transfer coefficients of the fluid and the radiative heat transfer between the absorber plate and the surroundings. Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient is denoted by he symbol.

How to evaluate Effective heat transfer coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effective heat transfer coefficient, enter Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar (hfp), Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient (hr) & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom (hfb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effective heat transfer coefficient

What is the formula to find Effective heat transfer coefficient?
The formula of Effective heat transfer coefficient is expressed as 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). Here is an example- 5.352681 = 4.5+(1.162423*3.2)/(1.162423+3.2).
How to calculate Effective heat transfer coefficient?
With Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar (hfp), Equivalent Radiative Heat Transfer Coefficient (hr) & Convective Heat Transfer Coeff of Solar Bottom (hfb) we can find Effective heat transfer coefficient using the formula - 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).
What are the other ways to Calculate Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effective Heat Transfer Coefficient-
  • 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)OpenImg
Can the Effective heat transfer coefficient be negative?
Yes, the Effective heat transfer coefficient, measured in Heat Transfer Coefficient can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Effective heat transfer coefficient?
Effective heat transfer coefficient is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K] for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Watt per Square Meter per Celcius[W/m²*K], Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K], Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Celcius[W/m²*K] are the few other units in which Effective heat transfer coefficient can be measured.
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