Fin Efficiency in Heat Exchanger Formulas

Fin Efficiency is defined as the ratio of heat dissipation by the fin to the heat dissipation takes place if the whole surface area of the fin is at the base temperature. And is denoted by η.

Formulas to find Fin Efficiency in Heat Exchanger

fxFin efficiency given convection coefficientGo

Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Fin Efficiency

fxHeight of tube tank given convection coefficientGo

fxInner diameter of tube given convection coefficientGo

fxSurface area of fin given convection coefficientGo

fxBare area over fin leaving fin base given convection coefficientGo

fxConvection Coefficient based on Inside AreaGo

fxEffective convection coefficient on outside given convection coefficientGo

List of variables in Heat Exchanger formulas

fx Convection coefficient based on inside area Go

fx Inner Diameter Go

fx Height of Crack Go

fx Effective convection coefficient on outside Go

fx Bare Area Go

fx Surface Area Go

FAQ

What is the Fin Efficiency?

Fin Efficiency is defined as the ratio of heat dissipation by the fin to the heat dissipation takes place if the whole surface area of the fin is at the base temperature.

Can the Fin Efficiency be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Fin Efficiency, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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