Note:
The Energy Balance between Steam and Secondary Fluid is crucial in understanding heat exchange in various industrial applications such as steam heating, cooling processes, and thermal energy management.
- ṁₛ = Mean steam consumption rate (kg/s)
- h_fg = Specific enthalpy of evaporation of steam (kJ/kg)
- Q̇ = Mean heat transfer rate (kW)
- ṁ = Mass flow rate of the secondary fluid (kg/s)
- cₚ = Specific heat capacity of the secondary fluid (kJ/kg°C)
- ΔT = Temperature change of the secondary fluid (°C)
Understanding Negative ΔT:
- If ΔT is positive, heat is being added to the fluid (heating process).
- If ΔT is negative, heat is being removed (cooling process).
- The calculator supports both cases and will provide feedback accordingly.
Real-Life Applications:
- Steam Heating Systems: Used in industries for heating fluids efficiently.
- Cooling Processes: Helps in designing refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
- Power Plants: Evaluates heat transfer in turbines, condensers, and boilers.
- Heat Exchangers: Used in manufacturing, food processing, and chemical industries.
How to Use This Calculator:
- Enter the required parameters: steam consumption rate, enthalpy of evaporation, mass flowrate, specific heat capacity, and temperature change.
- Click the "Calculate Heat Transfer Rate" button to compute the result.
- The result will indicate whether the system is heating or cooling the fluid.