Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling Formula

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Heat gain is the term given to a temperature rise within a space due to heat from the sun (solar radiation). Check FAQs
Qgain=UiSADuctCLTD
Qgain - Heat Gain?Ui - Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure?SADuct - Surface Area of Duct?CLTD - Cooling Load Temperature Difference?

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87960.598Edit=1.5Edit120Edit29Edit
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Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qgain=UiSADuctCLTD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qgain=1.5BTU(IT)/h*ft²*°F120ft²29°F
Next Step Convert Units
Qgain=8.5174W/m²*K11.1484271.4833K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qgain=8.517411.1484271.4833
Next Step Evaluate
Qgain=25778.7065878854W
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Qgain=87960.5979967118Btu/h
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qgain=87960.598Btu/h

Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling Formula Elements

Variables
Heat Gain
Heat gain is the term given to a temperature rise within a space due to heat from the sun (solar radiation).
Symbol: Qgain
Measurement: PowerUnit: Btu/h
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure
Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure is a measure of the overall ability of a series of conductive and convective barriers to transfer heat.
Symbol: Ui
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: BTU(IT)/h*ft²*°F
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Cooling Load Temperature Difference
Cooling Load Temperature Difference is an equivalent temperature difference used for calculating the instantaneous external cooling load across a wall or roof.
Symbol: CLTD
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: °F
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling?

Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling evaluator uses Heat Gain = Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure*Surface Area of Duct*Cooling Load Temperature Difference to evaluate the Heat Gain, Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling formula is defined as a measure of the total heat gain that occurs through the partition, floor, or ceiling of a building due to the temperature difference between the inside and outside environments, which affects the overall energy consumption and indoor climate. Heat Gain is denoted by Qgain symbol.

How to evaluate Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling, enter Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure (Ui), Surface Area of Duct (SADuct) & Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling

What is the formula to find Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling?
The formula of Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling is expressed as Heat Gain = Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure*Surface Area of Duct*Cooling Load Temperature Difference. Here is an example- 300134 = 8.51739501160224*11.1483648000892*271.483327150345.
How to calculate Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling?
With Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure (Ui), Surface Area of Duct (SADuct) & Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD) we can find Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling using the formula - Heat Gain = Heat Transfer Coefficient for Interior Structure*Surface Area of Duct*Cooling Load Temperature Difference.
Can the Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling be negative?
Yes, the Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling?
Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling is usually measured using the Btu (IT) per Hour[Btu/h] for Power. Watt[Btu/h], Kilowatt[Btu/h], Milliwatt[Btu/h] are the few other units in which Heat Gain through Partition, Floor or Ceiling can be measured.
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