This two sheets spreadsheet calculates the heat loss through an insulated surface in natural convection + radiation

The metal temperature is assumed to be known. In case of vessels containg liquids this temperature usually coincides with
temperature of the liquid, since the internal ressistance is much smaller than those of air and insulation.
Sheet 1 corresponds to a vertical surface (planar or cylindrical). Data must be input in the yellow cells
It is necessary to perform an iterative procedure assuming the temperature of the external face of the insulation.
Introduce the assumed value in cellk D17 and observe the calculated value in cell D18. Adjust if necessary
Air properties are calculated with a simplified formula only valid for moderate temperatures
It is advisable to check the air properties and modify the if the calculated values are not satisfactory for the user
Data corresponds to example 4-4

Ambient air temperature 0 °C insulation thickness

Internal face temperature 21.6 °C insulation conductivity
surface height 10 m

surface emissivity 0.2

Assumed temperature of the external fac 6.3 °C

Calculated temperature 5.20 °C
Error -1.10
acceptable error
Heat loss 2.07E+01 W/m2

Natural convection coefficient 3.03 W/m2K

Radiation coefficient 0.955 W/m2K

External coefficient (conv+radiation) 3.986 W/m2K

Insulation conductivity 1.263 W/m2K

Overall Heat transfer Coeficient U 0.959 W/m2K
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nsulation thickness 38 mm
nsulation conductivity 0.048 W/mK

Air properties at film temperature

T film 3.15
Density 1.323 kg/m3
Beta 0.00362 1/K
viscosity 1.814E-05 Kg/m.s
Thermal conductivity 0.024 W/m.K
Prandtl Nbr 0.712217793
Specific heat 9.597E+02 J/kg.K
Gr 1.190E+12
Gr.Pr 8.473E+11
Esta planilla de dos hojas, calcula la pérdida de calor a través de una superficie aislada en conveccion natural+radiación.
Se supone conocida la temperatura del metal. En el caso de recipientes con lìquido, normalmente esta temperatura
coincide con la temperatura del líquido, dado que la resistencia interna es mucho menor que las del aire y el aislante.
Sheet 2 corresponds to a horizontal hot surface facing upwards or a horizontal cold surface facing downwards
Data must be input in the yellow cells
An iterative procedure with the temperature of the external face of the insulation must be performed
Introduce the assumed value in cell D17 and observe the calculated value in cell D18. Adjust if necessary
Air properties are approximated by a regression valid at moderate temperatures
It is advisable to check the air properties and modify the if the calculated values are not satisfactory for the user
Numerical data corresponds to example 4-4
Ambient air temperature 0 °C insulation thickness
Internal surface temperature 11 °C insulation conductivity
Surface diameter 20 m

surface emissivity 0.9 Propiedades del aire a Temperatura d

Assumed temperature of the external fac 11 °C T film

Calculate temperature 11.00 °C Density
Error 0.00 Beta
acceptable error viscosity
Heat loss 8.70E+01 W/m2 Thermal conducti
Prandtl
WARNING: GrPr OUT OF RANGE Specific heat
Gr
Gr.Pr
Natural convection coefficient 3.50E+00 W/m2K

Radiation Coefficient 4.410 W/m2K

External coeff. (conv+radiation) 7.912 W/m2K

Insulation conductivity no insulation W/m2K

Overall Heat Transfer Coeff 7.912 W/m2K
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0 mm
0.048 W/mK

piedades del aire a Temperatura de film

5.5 °C
1.312 kg/m3
0.00359 1/K
1.829E-05 kg/m.s
0.025 W/mK
0.71180001
9.578E+02 J/kg.K
1.592E+13
1.133E+13