heatcommonmethods

Module contains functions commonly used in heat transfer.

Functions

calc_LMTD([deltaT1, deltaT2])

To compute log mean temperature difference (LMTD)

calc_Pr([viscosity, specificheat, …])

To compute Prandtl number for a fluid.

calc_Re([characteristic_length, velocity, …])

To compute Reynolds number for flowing fluid.

calc_internalenergychange([mass, …])

To compute change in internal energy due to temperature change.

calc_overallheattransfercoefficient([…])

To compute overall heat transfer coefficient (U) from resistance values