Heat loss from collector Formula

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Heat loss from collector is defined as the heat losses that occur due to convection, conduction and radiation. Check FAQs
ql=UlAp(Tpm-Ta)
ql - Heat Loss from Collector?Ul - Overall Loss Coefficient?Ap - Area of Absorber Plate?Tpm - Average Temperature of Absorber Plate?Ta - Ambient Air Temperature?

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162.5Edit=1.25Edit13Edit(310Edit-300Edit)
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ql=UlAp(Tpm-Ta)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ql=1.25W/m²*K13(310K-300K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ql=1.2513(310-300)
LAST Step Evaluate
ql=162.5W

Heat loss from collector Formula Elements

Variables
Heat Loss from Collector
Heat loss from collector is defined as the heat losses that occur due to convection, conduction and radiation.
Symbol: ql
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Overall Loss Coefficient
Overall loss coefficient is defined as the heat loss from collector per unit area of absorber plate and temperature difference between absorber plate and surrounding air.
Symbol: Ul
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Absorber Plate
Area of absorber plate is defined as the area exposed to the sun that absorbs incident radiation .
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Average Temperature of Absorber Plate
Average temperature of absorber plate is defined as the temperature spread across the surface area of the absorber plate.
Symbol: Tpm
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Ambient Air Temperature
Ambient Air Temperature is the temperature where the ramming process starts.
Symbol: Ta
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Heat loss from collector?

Heat loss from collector evaluator uses Heat Loss from Collector = Overall Loss Coefficient*Area of Absorber Plate*(Average Temperature of Absorber Plate-Ambient Air Temperature) to evaluate the Heat Loss from Collector, The Heat loss from collector formula is defined as the heat losses that occur from the plate due to convection, conduction, and radiation. Heat Loss from Collector is denoted by ql symbol.

How to evaluate Heat loss from collector using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Heat loss from collector, enter Overall Loss Coefficient (Ul), Area of Absorber Plate (Ap), Average Temperature of Absorber Plate (Tpm) & Ambient Air Temperature (Ta) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Heat loss from collector

What is the formula to find Heat loss from collector?
The formula of Heat loss from collector is expressed as Heat Loss from Collector = Overall Loss Coefficient*Area of Absorber Plate*(Average Temperature of Absorber Plate-Ambient Air Temperature). Here is an example- 162.5 = 1.25*13*(310-300).
How to calculate Heat loss from collector?
With Overall Loss Coefficient (Ul), Area of Absorber Plate (Ap), Average Temperature of Absorber Plate (Tpm) & Ambient Air Temperature (Ta) we can find Heat loss from collector using the formula - Heat Loss from Collector = Overall Loss Coefficient*Area of Absorber Plate*(Average Temperature of Absorber Plate-Ambient Air Temperature).
Can the Heat loss from collector be negative?
Yes, the Heat loss from collector, measured in Power can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Heat loss from collector?
Heat loss from collector is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Heat loss from collector can be measured.
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