3 Heat Transfer Tools

Featured: Overall heat transfer coefficient and agitation effects

Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient

Calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient for jacketed vessels

Vessel Volume (L)

Jacket Type

Heat Transfer Area (m²)

Fluid Viscosity (cP)

Fluid Conductivity (W/m·K)

Jacket Side U (W/m²·K)

Typical: 1000-2000 for liquid, 50-300 for steam

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Visual representation of heat transfer resistances

Results

Overall U Value: - W/m²·K

Vessel Side Resistance: - m²·K/W

Jacket Side Resistance: - m²·K/W

Agitation Effects

Analyze the impact of agitation on heat transfer performance

Agitator Type

Agitator Speed (RPM)

Agitator Diameter (m)

Fluid Density (kg/m³)

Fluid Specific Heat (kJ/kg·K)

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Visual representation of agitator effects

Results

Reynolds Number: -

Nusselt Number: -

Prandtl Number: -

Vessel Side h: - W/m²·K

Agitator Types

Propeller

High speed, low viscosity

Turbine

Versatile, most common

Anchor

High viscosity fluids

Paddle

Medium viscosity

Time Calculations

Calculate heating/cooling time and visualize temperature profile

Results

Heating Time: -

Heat Required: - kJ

Heating Rate: - kW

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