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[MLS3006]

I would like to determine the heat transfer rate from an insulated, uncovered, cylindrical tank. The liquid in the tank will be pre-heated and there is no continuous heating. The tank will be outdoors at varying ambient temperatures (from -20 to +30 degC). I will assume no wind. The liquid will be a 7% KCl solution. I want to calculate time for the liquid temperature to reach 40C given initial heating to each of 45, 50, 55degC. I am waiting on the tank specs (size, insulation, etc) 

 

I have discarded my ChE heat transfer textbook and it has been 10 years since I've done this type of calculation. Can someone please advise the formulas I need to use?

 

Thanks.

[breizh]

Hi ,

Let you try the search engine in this forum , a lot of stuff are available . Key words "tank heat loss"

 

Good luck

 

Breizh

[samayaraj]

Hi,

 

As Mr. Breizh said above, lots of thread discussed in the same topic. To help you bit, look at the attached link.

 

http://www.cheresour...othari-article/

Edited by samayaraj, 27 April 2016 - 10:09 PM.