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Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is the log of the mean of the temperature values. Check FAQs
ΔTm=QfUA
ΔTm - Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference?Q - Heat exchanged?f - Correction Factor?U - Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient?A - Area?

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Logarithmic mean temperature difference Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔTm=QfUA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔTm=50W0.550W/m²*K50
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔTm=500.55050
LAST Step Evaluate
ΔTm=0.04

Logarithmic mean temperature difference Formula Elements

Variables
Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference
Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is the log of the mean of the temperature values.
Symbol: ΔTm
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Correction Factor
Correction Factor is that which is multiplied with the result of an equation to correct for a known amount of systematic error.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
Overall heat transfer coefficient is the overall convective heat transfer between a fluid medium (a fluid) and the surface (wall) flowed over by the fluid.
Symbol: U
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area
The area is the amount of two-dimensional space taken up by an object.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference

​Go Logarithmic mean temperature difference for single pass counter flow
ΔTm=(T1-t2)-(t1-T2)ln(T1-t2t1-T2)

Other formulas in Thermal Parameters of Heat Exchanger category

​Go Heat exchanged
Q=fUAΔTm
​Go Overall heat transfer coefficient given LMTD
U=QfAΔTm
​Go Heat exchanged NTU method
Q=ϵCmin(T1-t1)
​Go Entry temperature of cold fluid
t1=T1-(QϵCmin)

How to Evaluate Logarithmic mean temperature difference?

Logarithmic mean temperature difference evaluator uses Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference = Heat exchanged/(Correction Factor*Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area) to evaluate the Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference, The Logarithmic mean temperature difference formula is defined as the log of the mean difference of the temperature values. Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is denoted by ΔTm symbol.

How to evaluate Logarithmic mean temperature difference using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Logarithmic mean temperature difference, enter Heat exchanged (Q), Correction Factor (f), Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U) & Area (A) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Logarithmic mean temperature difference

What is the formula to find Logarithmic mean temperature difference?
The formula of Logarithmic mean temperature difference is expressed as Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference = Heat exchanged/(Correction Factor*Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area). Here is an example- 0.04 = 50/(0.5*50*50).
How to calculate Logarithmic mean temperature difference?
With Heat exchanged (Q), Correction Factor (f), Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U) & Area (A) we can find Logarithmic mean temperature difference using the formula - Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference = Heat exchanged/(Correction Factor*Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area).
What are the other ways to Calculate Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference-
  • Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference=((Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Exit Temperature of Cold Fluid)-(Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid-Exit Temperature of Hot Fluid))/ln((Entry Temperature of Hot Fluid-Exit Temperature of Cold Fluid)/(Entry Temperature of Cold Fluid-Exit Temperature of Hot Fluid))OpenImg
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