Calculations for heat transfer between fluids

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The project involves generating steam from a hot gas pipe by wrapping a water jacket around it to transfer heat from the gas, which is at temperatures between 200-300°C. The user seeks calculations for heat transfer efficiency based on the gas's flow rate and temperature, although specific measurements have not yet been taken. Material selection for the heat exchanger is still undecided, which may affect the calculations. Recommendations for further reading include "Transport Phenomena" by Bird, Stewart, and Lightfoot, and "Heat Transmission" by McAdams. The discussion emphasizes the need for foundational calculations to guide the design of the heat transfer system.
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Im working on a little project where I am attempting to generate steam from a hot gas pipe. I haven't measured the rate of flow or temperature of the fluid as of yet, and I haven't decided upon the choice of material, but I'm looking for some calculations to start.

My plan is to wrap a water jacket around the heated gas pipe (aproximate temperatues of the gas are about 200-300'C) and transfer the heat from the gas to the water. Are there any calculations out there for calculating the transfer of the heated gas, which is flowing at X velocity and volume, through the metal (not chosen yet) and into the water?


Any comments or help will be much appreciated. Thanks.
 
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