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The effectiveness of heat exchanger is defined as the ratio of the actual heat transfer to the maximum possible heat transfer. Check FAQs
ϵ=QCmin(T1-t1)
ϵ - Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger?Q - Heat exchanged?Cmin - Smaller Value?T1 - Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid?t1 - Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid?

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0.0333Edit=50Edit30Edit(60Edit-10Edit)
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Effectiveness NTU method Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Effectiveness NTU method?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ϵ=QCmin(T1-t1)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ϵ=50W30(60K-10K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ϵ=5030(60-10)
Next Step Evaluate
ϵ=0.0333333333333333
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ϵ=0.0333

Effectiveness NTU method Formula Elements

Variables
Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger
The effectiveness of heat exchanger is defined as the ratio of the actual heat transfer to the maximum possible heat transfer.
Symbol: ϵ
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Heat exchanged
Heat exchanged is the amount of heat transferred between two objects.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Smaller Value
Smaller value of mass flowrate of hot fluid * specific heat of hot fluid and mass flowrate of cold fluid * specific heat of cold fluid.
Symbol: Cmin
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid
Entry temperature of hot fluid is the temperature of the hot fluid at entry.
Symbol: T1
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid
Entry temperature of cold fluid is the temperature of the cold fluid at entry.
Symbol: t1
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger

​Go Effectiveness in double pipe parallel flow heat exchanger
ϵ=1-exp(-1NTU(1+C))1+C
​Go Effectiveness of double pipe counter flow heat exchanger
ϵ=1-exp(-1NTU(1-C))1-Cexp(-1NTU(1-C))
​Go Effectiveness of double pipe counter flow heat exchanger given C equal to 1
ϵ=NTU1+NTU
​Go Effectiveness when mc-cc is minimum value
ϵ=(mcccCmin)(t2-t1T1-t1)

How to Evaluate Effectiveness NTU method?

Effectiveness NTU method evaluator uses Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger = Heat exchanged/(Smaller Value*(Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid)) to evaluate the Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger, The Effectiveness NTU method formula is defined as the ratio of the actual heat transfer to the maximum possible heat transfer. Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger is denoted by ϵ symbol.

How to evaluate Effectiveness NTU method using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Effectiveness NTU method, enter Heat exchanged (Q), Smaller Value (Cmin), Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid (T1) & Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid (t1) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Effectiveness NTU method

What is the formula to find Effectiveness NTU method?
The formula of Effectiveness NTU method is expressed as Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger = Heat exchanged/(Smaller Value*(Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid)). Here is an example- 0.033333 = 50/(30*(60-10)).
How to calculate Effectiveness NTU method?
With Heat exchanged (Q), Smaller Value (Cmin), Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid (T1) & Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid (t1) we can find Effectiveness NTU method using the formula - Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger = Heat exchanged/(Smaller Value*(Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger-
  • Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger=(1-exp(-1*Number of Transfer Units*(1+Heat capacity ratio)))/(1+Heat capacity ratio)OpenImg
  • Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger=(1-exp(-1*Number of Transfer Units*(1-Heat capacity ratio)))/(1-Heat capacity ratio*exp(-1*Number of Transfer Units*(1-Heat capacity ratio)))OpenImg
  • Effectiveness of Heat Exchanger=Number of Transfer Units/(1+Number of Transfer Units)OpenImg
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