About Heat Exchanger Duty Calculator (Formula)
The Heat Exchanger Duty Calculator is a tool designed to calculate the heat exchanger duty based on the fluid mass flow rate and latent heat of the fluid. The duty of a heat exchanger represents the amount of heat transfer that occurs between the two fluids flowing through it.
The formula used to calculate the Heat Exchanger Duty is:
Heat Exchanger Duty = Mass Flow Rate * Latent Heat
The mass flow rate (expressed in kg/s) refers to the rate at which the fluid flows through the heat exchanger. It represents the amount of mass that passes through the system per unit of time.
The latent heat (expressed in kJ/kg) is the amount of heat energy required or released during a phase change of the fluid. It is specific to the particular substance and phase transition involved.
By multiplying the mass flow rate by the latent heat, we can determine the Heat Exchanger Duty. The duty is typically measured in kilowatts (kW) and represents the rate of heat transfer in the heat exchanger.
Using the Heat Exchanger Duty Calculator, you can input the mass flow rate and latent heat values, and the calculator will perform the calculation for you. The result will be displayed as the Heat Exchanger Duty in kilowatts.
This calculator can be helpful in various engineering and industrial applications where the determination of heat transfer rates is crucial, such as designing heat exchangers, evaluating thermal efficiency, or assessing the performance of heating or cooling systems.