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    Water Temperature gain calculation

    We didn't think it be that involved to do the calculations. We have to chill the water according to our production schedule and knowing how much we might need as the forecast changes would help. We could certainly start taking readings from a probe and build our own tables, but, we thought a...
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    Water Temperature gain calculation

    I do know the tank has full sun on it in the morning, there is no insulation of any sort. It is depleted about 300 gallons per truck that is batched with a ready mix of concrete, the pump will fill the tank at 250 gpm. I do know that the pace of batching can be quite rapid or sometimes be up to...
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    Water Temperature gain calculation

    Hope the pics made it through The top of the tank is just visible in pic # 1242, I believe the whole tank is visible in pic # 1239
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    Water Temperature gain calculation

    The tank is welded to the frame of the plant itself, no support legs or anything like that. I am working on locating a picture for you, will I be able to attach it or paste in a reply on this forum?
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    Water Temperature gain calculation

    Water is being pumped into a tank on a ready mix concrete plant in Palm Springs CA Water is chilled to 45 degrees into a 18' x 3' tank with 1/4 inch steel walls. Depending on ambient air temperature, how long will the water take to warm from 45 degrees to 65 degrees. Is there a...
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