Heat Loss Formula

Heat Loss

Decrease of heat existing in space, resulting from heat transfer through roof, walls, windows and buildings surfaces or other factors is known as heat loss.   

Heat loss is determined by multiplying the values of the surface area, the difference in temperatures of indoors and outdoors and the value of heat loss of the material.

The heat loss interests in the ventilation of hot processes which is known as convectional heat loss. The total heat loss of the object involves losses occurring by radiation, convection, and conduction.  

Heat loss is measured by the units called Watts.

Heat loss formula is expressed by,

q = (U × A) ×Δt

Where,

q = total heat loss through the building in Btu/hr,

U = Overall coefficient of heat transmission through the building,

A = the area in sq.ft of the building assembly with the coefficient of heat transmission U,

Δt = temperature difference between inside and outside temperatures.

Solved Examples

Example 1

Determine the total heat loss from the building whose Area is 6.0 sq.ft, coefficient of heat transfer is 0.7 and the temperature difference is 25^∘C.

Solution:

Given:

U = 0.7

A = 6.0 sq.ft

Δt = 25^∘C

Substitute these values in the given formula,

q = (U × A) ×Δt

q = 0.7 x 6.0 x 25

q = 105 watts

Example 2

Determine the total heat loss from the building whose coefficient of heat value is 265 watt; the Area is 4.30 meters and the value for ΔT is 1135 watts.

Solution:

Given:

U = 265 watt

A = 4.30 metres

ΔT = 1135 watts.

Substitute the values in the given formula,

q = (U × A) ×Δt

q = 265 x 4.30 x 1135

q = 1293332.5 watts

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