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Quick Reference Calc

This document provides various conversion factors and calculations for units related to heating, cooling, energy, fluids, and temperature. It includes conversions between units like BTU, joules, gallons, cubic feet, pounds, and others. It also lists common values used in calculations for properties of materials like specific heat, density, and viscosity. Several calculations are presented for determining tank capacity and heating requirements.

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Quick Reference Calc

This document provides various conversion factors and calculations for units related to heating, cooling, energy, fluids, and temperature. It includes conversions between units like BTU, joules, gallons, cubic feet, pounds, and others. It also lists common values used in calculations for properties of materials like specific heat, density, and viscosity. Several calculations are presented for determining tank capacity and heating requirements.

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QUICK REFERENCE CALCULATIONS

BTU = = = = = = = = = = Celsius (C) Conductivity (BTU/hr-ft2-F.ft) 1 Cubic Foot Density (lb/cu ft) Fahrenheit (F) 1 Ft. of Head 1 Foot of Water (68F) 1 Horsepower (boiler) 1 Gallon GPM Kelvin (K) to F Kilowatt (KW) 1 Lb of Water 1psi (Pound/sq in) Rankin (R) to F Specific Heat (BTU/lb-F) Tank Capacity Calculation (gallons) (rectangular) Tank Capacity Calculation (gallons) (cylinder) Tank Heating Total Requirement (BTU total) Tank Heating Rate (BTU/hr) (Boiler Capacity needed) Tank Heat up Rate (hrs) 1 Ton (Refrigeration, chilling) 1 Ton (Refrigeration. condensing side) Viscosity Cp (Centipoise) Viscosity (lb/ft-hr) 1 Watt = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Amount heat required to raise (heat or cool) 1 lb of water 1F 1054.8 Joules 252 gram-calories Amount of heat over time to raise (heat or cool) 1 lb of water 1F in ONE hour Temp Difference x GPM x 500 Temp Difference x GPM x 445 Temp Difference x GPM x 375 Temp Difference x GPM x 250 Temp Difference x Specific Heat (BTU/lb/F) Mass Flow Rate (lbs/hr) Temp Difference x Specific Heat (BTU/lb/F) x Density (lb/cu ft) 7.4805 (F-32)x5/9 C/cm x .05782 7.481 Gallons 1728 Cubic inches 38.32 liters Specific Gravity x 62.344 g/ml x 62.4 (Cx9/5) + 32 2.307 psi (lbs per sq inch) .4335 psi (lb per sq inch) .2930 watts 34.5 lb of steam at 212F 33476 BTU/hr 8.346 lbs of water at 68F 231 cubic inches 3.785 litres .060308 Liters/sec 3.62 Liters/min K x 1.8 - 459.7 3414 BTU/hr .01602 Cu Ft 27.68 Cu Inches .120 gallons 2.307 Feet of water 2.036 inches of Mercury .06802 Bar (atmospheres) R +459.67 cal/g-C x 1 Length(ft) x Width(ft) x Depth(ft) x 7.481 (gal/cu ft) Diameter(ft)2 x 3.14 x Height(ft) x 7.481 (gal/cu ft) 4 Tank Temperature Rise x Gallons x 8.346 (plus tank & piping external losses) Tank Heating Requirement(BTU) Hrs (hrs desired to bring tank up to temperature) Tank Heating Requirement(BTU) BTU/hr Heat Source Boiler 12,000 BTU/hr 15,000 BTU/hr Centistokes x Density(g/ml) Cp x 2.42 3.413 BTU/hr

BTU/H BTU/H (water at 68F) BTU/H (30% E. Glycol at 68F) BTU/H (50% E. Glycol at 20F) BTU/H (Most Oils) BTU/H (any liquid or gas)

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