Heat Transfer Area Calculator
A = Q / (U · ΔT)
Heat Exchanger Parameters
A = Q / (U · ΔT)
Typical U‑values (W/m²K)
| Fluids | U range |
|---|---|
| Water to Water | 850–1700 |
| Steam to Water | 1500–4000 |
| Oil to Water | 100–350 |
| Gas to Gas | 10–50 |
| Condensing Steam | 2000–6000 |
Exchanger Types
Double Pipe0.1–2 m²
Shell & Tube5–1000 m²
Plate & Frame0.1–2000 m²
Air Cooled10–500 m²
Spiral0.5–200 m²