Heat Flow Rate in Heat Exchanger Formulas

Heat Flow Rate is the amount of heat that is transferred per unit of time in some material, usually measured in watt. Heat is the flow of thermal energy driven by thermal non-equilibrium. And is denoted by Q. Heat Flow Rate is usually measured using the Watt for Power. Note that the value of Heat Flow Rate is always negative.

Formulas to find Heat Flow Rate in Heat Exchanger

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Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Heat Flow Rate

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fxOverall heat transfer coefficientGo

fxLogarithmic mean of temperature differenceGo

List of variables in Heat Exchanger formulas

fx Area Go

fx Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient Go

fx Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference Go

FAQ

What is the Heat Flow Rate?

Heat Flow Rate is the amount of heat that is transferred per unit of time in some material, usually measured in watt. Heat is the flow of thermal energy driven by thermal non-equilibrium. Heat Flow Rate is usually measured using the Watt for Power. Note that the value of Heat Flow Rate is always negative.

Can the Heat Flow Rate be negative?

Yes, the Heat Flow Rate, measured in Power can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Heat Flow Rate?

Heat Flow Rate is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Heat Flow Rate can be measured.

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