Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary
Formula Used
Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance
q = ΔT/Rth
This formula uses 3 Variables
Variables Used
Heat Transfer - (Measured in Watt) - Heat Transfer is the amount of heat that is transferred per unit of time in some material, usually measured in watts (joules per second).
Temperature Difference - (Measured in Kelvin) - Temperature Difference is the measure of the hotness or the coldness of an object.
Thermal Resistance - (Measured in Kelvin per Watt) - Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow.
STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit
Temperature Difference: 29 Kelvin --> 29 Kelvin No Conversion Required
Thermal Resistance: 5 Kelvin per Watt --> 5 Kelvin per Watt No Conversion Required
STEP 2: Evaluate Formula
Substituting Input Values in Formula
q = ΔT/Rth --> 29/5
Evaluating ... ...
q = 5.8
STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit
5.8 Watt --> No Conversion Required
FINAL ANSWER
5.8 Watt <-- Heat Transfer
(Calculation completed in 00.019 seconds)

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16 Heat Transfer in Condenser Calculators

Average Coefficient of heat transfer for vapour condensing outside of horizontal tubes of diameter D
Go Average Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.725*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate^2)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Number of Tubes*Diameter of Tube*Viscosity of Film*Temperature Difference))^(1/4)
Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface
Go Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.943*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)* (Density of Liquid Condensate-Density)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Viscosity of Film*Height Of Surface*Temperature Difference))^(1/4)
Mean Surface area of Tube when Heat transfer takes place from outside to inside surface of tube
Go Surface Area = (Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))
Temperature at Outside Surface of Tube given Heat Transfer
Go Outside Surface Temperature = ((Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area))+Inside Surface temperature
Temperature at Inside Surface of Tube given Heat Transfer
Go Inside Surface temperature = Outside Surface Temperature+((Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area))
Thickness of Tube when Heat transfer takes places from outside to inside surface of tube
Go Tube Thickness = (Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))/Heat Transfer
Heat transfer takes place from outside surface to inside surface of tube
Go Heat Transfer = (Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))/Tube Thickness
Temperature of Refrigerant Vapour condensing Film given Heat Transfer
Go Vapour condensing film temperature = (Heat Transfer/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area))+Outside Surface Temperature
Temperature at Outside Surface of Tube provided Heat Transfer
Go Outside Surface Temperature = Vapour condensing film temperature-(Heat Transfer/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area))
Heat Transfer takes place from vapour refrigerant to outside of tube
Go Heat Transfer = Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area*(Vapour condensing film temperature-Outside Surface Temperature)
Overall Temperature difference when Heat transfer takes place from outside to inside surface of tube
Go Overall Temperature Difference = (Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area)
Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient
Go Heat Transfer = Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area*Temperature Difference
Overall Temperature difference when Heat Transfer from vapour refrigerant to outside of tube
Go Overall Temperature Difference = Heat Transfer/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area)
Overall Temperature difference given Heat Transfer
Go Overall Temperature Difference = Heat Transfer*Thermal Resistance
Overall thermal resistance in condenser
Go Thermal Resistance = Overall Temperature Difference/Heat Transfer
Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance
Go Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance

Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance Formula

Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance
q = ΔT/Rth

What is Thermal Resistance?

Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow. Thermal resistance is the reciprocal of thermal conductance.

How to Calculate Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance?

Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance calculator uses Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance to calculate the Heat Transfer, The Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance formula is defined as the amount of heat transfer by the condenser. It is obtained by the ratio of temperature difference to thermal resistance. Heat Transfer is denoted by q symbol.

How to calculate Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance, enter Temperature Difference (ΔT) & Thermal Resistance (Rth) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance calculation can be explained with given input values -> 5.8 = 29/5.

FAQ

What is Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance?
The Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance formula is defined as the amount of heat transfer by the condenser. It is obtained by the ratio of temperature difference to thermal resistance and is represented as q = ΔT/Rth or Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance. Temperature Difference is the measure of the hotness or the coldness of an object & Thermal resistance is a heat property and a measurement of a temperature difference by which an object or material resists a heat flow.
How to calculate Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance?
The Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance formula is defined as the amount of heat transfer by the condenser. It is obtained by the ratio of temperature difference to thermal resistance is calculated using Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance. To calculate Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance, you need Temperature Difference (ΔT) & Thermal Resistance (Rth). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Temperature Difference & Thermal Resistance and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.
How many ways are there to calculate Heat Transfer?
In this formula, Heat Transfer uses Temperature Difference & Thermal Resistance. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -
  • Heat Transfer = Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area*Temperature Difference
  • Heat Transfer = Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area*(Vapour condensing film temperature-Outside Surface Temperature)
  • Heat Transfer = (Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))/Tube Thickness
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