Calculations for heat transfer between fluids

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This discussion focuses on calculating heat transfer between a hot gas pipe and a water jacket for steam generation. The gas temperature ranges from 200-300°C, and the user seeks calculations for heat transfer based on gas flow rate and velocity, as well as the choice of metal for the pipe. Recommended resources include "Transport Phenomena" by Bird, Stewart, and Lightfoot, and "Heat Transmission" by McAdams for further guidance on the necessary calculations.

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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 (approximate 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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