Total Heat Transfer Coefficient Calculator

✖Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region is the heat transferred per unit area per degree kelvin.ⓘ Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region [h_FB]			+10% -10%
✖Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per degree celcius. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.ⓘ Heat Transfer Coefficient [h_transfer]			+10% -10%
✖Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per kelvin. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.ⓘ Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient [h_r]			+10% -10%

✖Total Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per degree celcius. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.ⓘ Total Heat Transfer Coefficient [h_T]

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Total Heat Transfer Coefficient

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`"h"_{"T"} = "h"_{"FB"}*(("h"_{"FB"}/"h"_{"transfer"})^(1/3))+"h"_{"r"}`

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`"5449.994W/m²*K"="921W/m²*K"*(("921W/m²*K"/"4.476W/m²*K")^(1/3))+"12.70W/m²*K"`

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Total Heat Transfer Coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Total Heat Transfer Coefficient = Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region*((Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region/Heat Transfer Coefficient)^(1/3))+Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient
h_T = h_FB*((h_FB/h_transfer)^(1/3))+h_r
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Total Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Total Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per degree celcius. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.
Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region is the heat transferred per unit area per degree kelvin.
Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per degree celcius. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.
Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per kelvin. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region: 921 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 921 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Heat Transfer Coefficient: 4.476 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 4.476 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required
Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient: 12.7 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> 12.7 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h_T = h_FB*((h_FB/h_transfer)^(1/3))+h_r --> 921*((921/4.476)^(1/3))+12.7

Evaluating ... ...

h_T = 5449.99397409331

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

5449.99397409331 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

5449.99397409331 ≈ 5449.994 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin <-- Total Heat Transfer Coefficient

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Total Heat Transfer Coefficient Formula

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How to Calculate Total Heat Transfer Coefficient?

Total Heat Transfer Coefficient calculator uses Total Heat Transfer Coefficient = Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region*((Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region/Heat Transfer Coefficient)^(1/3))+Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient to calculate the Total Heat Transfer Coefficient, The Total Heat Transfer Coefficient formula is defined as a function of heat transfer coefficient in film boiling and radiation. Total Heat Transfer Coefficient is denoted by h_T symbol.

How to calculate Total Heat Transfer Coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Heat Transfer Coefficient, enter Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region (h_FB), Heat Transfer Coefficient (h_transfer) & Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient (h_r) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Heat Transfer Coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 5449.994 = 921*((921/4.476)^(1/3))+12.7.

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What is Total Heat Transfer Coefficient?

The Total Heat Transfer Coefficient formula is defined as a function of heat transfer coefficient in film boiling and radiation and is represented as h_T = h_FB*((h_FB/h_transfer)^(1/3))+h_r or Total Heat Transfer Coefficient = Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region*((Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region/Heat Transfer Coefficient)^(1/3))+Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient. Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region is the heat transferred per unit area per degree kelvin, Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per degree celcius. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place & Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient is the heat transferred per unit area per kelvin. Thus area is included in the equation as it represents the area over which the transfer of heat takes place.

How to calculate Total Heat Transfer Coefficient?

The Total Heat Transfer Coefficient formula is defined as a function of heat transfer coefficient in film boiling and radiation is calculated using Total Heat Transfer Coefficient = Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region*((Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region/Heat Transfer Coefficient)^(1/3))+Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient. To calculate Total Heat Transfer Coefficient, you need Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region (h_FB), Heat Transfer Coefficient (h_transfer) & Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient (h_r). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Heat Transfer Coefficient in Film Boiling Region, Heat Transfer Coefficient & Radiation Heat Transfer Coefficient and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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