The heat transfer coefficient details how conducting a substance is to heat. Calculating the heat transfer coefficient is fairly simple, assuming you know the heat flow, the surface area and the change in temperature between the substance and the fluid surrounding it. The formula for heat transfer coefficient is usually known as h = q / (A * ?T). Provided you have a calculator on hand, you can calculate the heat transfer coefficient in a matter of seconds.
Instructions
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Calculate the change in temperature between the substance and the fluids around it.
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Multiply the area of the substance by the change in temperature.
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Divide the transfer flow by the value received in Step 2. This is the heat transfer coefficient.