Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor Formula

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The Surface Area of Coil is the total area of the coil through which any fluid passes. Check FAQs
Ac=-ln(BPF)maircU
Ac - Surface Area of Coil?BPF - By Pass Factor?mair - Mass of Air?c - Specific Heat Capacity?U - Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient?

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81.5975Edit=-ln(0.85Edit)6Edit4.184Edit50Edit
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Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ac=-ln(BPF)maircU
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ac=-ln(0.85)6kg4.184kJ/kg*K50W/m²*K
Next Step Convert Units
Ac=-ln(0.85)6kg4184J/(kg*K)50W/m²*K
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ac=-ln(0.85)6418450
Next Step Evaluate
Ac=81.5975041222428
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Ac=81.5975

Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor Formula Elements

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Surface Area of Coil
The Surface Area of Coil is the total area of the coil through which any fluid passes.
Symbol: Ac
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
By Pass Factor
By Pass Factor is the inability of a coil to cool or heat the air to its temperature.
Symbol: BPF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mass of Air
Mass of Air is both a property of air and a measure of its resistance to acceleration when a net force is applied.
Symbol: mair
Measurement: WeightUnit: kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: kJ/kg*K
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.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other formulas in By Pass Factor category

​Go By-Pass Factor of Heating Coil
BPF=exp(-UAcmairc)
​Go By-Pass Factor of Cooling Coil
BPF=exp(-UAcmairc)
​Go Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient given By-Pass Factor
U=-ln(BPF)maircAc
​Go Mass of Air Passing over Coil given By-Pass Factor
mair=-(UAccln(BPF))

How to Evaluate Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor?

Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor evaluator uses Surface Area of Coil = -(ln(By Pass Factor)*Mass of Air*Specific Heat Capacity)/Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient to evaluate the Surface Area of Coil, Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor formula is defined as a measure of the total area of the coil that is exposed to the air, which affects the heat transfer process, and is influenced by the by-pass factor, air mass, and other thermal properties. Surface Area of Coil is denoted by Ac symbol.

How to evaluate Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor, enter By Pass Factor (BPF), Mass of Air (mair), Specific Heat Capacity (c) & Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor

What is the formula to find Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor?
The formula of Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor is expressed as Surface Area of Coil = -(ln(By Pass Factor)*Mass of Air*Specific Heat Capacity)/Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient. Here is an example- 81.5975 = -(ln(0.85)*6*4184)/50.
How to calculate Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor?
With By Pass Factor (BPF), Mass of Air (mair), Specific Heat Capacity (c) & Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient (U) we can find Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor using the formula - Surface Area of Coil = -(ln(By Pass Factor)*Mass of Air*Specific Heat Capacity)/Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient. This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
Can the Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor be negative?
No, the Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor, measured in Area cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor?
Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Surface Area of Coil given By-Pass Factor can be measured.
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