Calculations for insulated piping systems. [Heat Gain or Loss and Surface Temperature Calculations]

Journal Article · Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States)

OSTI ID:6601004

Siddiqui, M K ^[1]

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1. STV/Seelye Stevenson Value and Knecht, Inc., New York, NY (United States)

Determining heat gain, heat loss, and surface temperature of insulated piping is made easier by using a computer program. Determination of heat gain or loss from an uninsulated pipe is convenient, but it becomes increasingly difficult for an insulated piping system unless a computer is used. Therefore, a computer program in BASIC has been developed to perform iterative calculations. Furthermore, it is important to know the insulation's outer surface temperature for a particular service. For example, for hot pipes, the outer surface temperature should be at or below a predetermined value for personnel and equipment protection; for cold temperature service, insulation outer surface temperature should be above the dew point temperature of the surrounding air to prevent condensation.

• OSTI ID: 6601004
• Journal Information: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning; (United States), Vol. 66:11; ISSN 0017-940X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
HEAT TRANSFER
COMPUTER CODES
PIPES
CALCULATION METHODS
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
COMPUTER PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION
ENERGY TRANSFER
420400* - Engineering- Heat Transfer & Fluid Flow
990200 - Mathematics & Computers