Heating-coil area required to maintain cargo T = steam duty / (U × ΔT).
Formula
$$ A = \dot Q / (U \cdot \Delta T_{LMTD}) $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $U$ | Overall HX coefficient | W/m²·K | cargo maker |
| $LMTD$ | Log Mean Temp Difference | K | heat exchange analysis |
Sources
- TEMA Heat Exchanger Standards.