ENGINEERING

DATA

Metal Heat Exchanger Sizing

METRIC CONVERSIONS:
One liter = .264 gallons
One m2 = 3.2 ft2
9/5 (C) + 32 = F

Process Technology offers three basic configurations in its standard coil product line:
Grid Coil
U Coil
Serpentine Coil
In addition, we also offer custom designed coils including helical and inline configurations.

1 FORMULA FOR STEAM HEATING MEDIA:

Gallons
to be
heated

Steam
Temperature
pressure
rise required X
factor
(F)
(see chart 1)

Square feet of
area required
for one hour
heat-up

Square feet of
area required
for one hour
heat-up

1000

1000

Calculation process:
Step 1: Determine gallons in tank. Enter this amount at (A).
Step 2: Subtract the ambient temperature (F) of the solution to
be heated from the temperature to which it must be heated (operating temperature). Enter this amount at (B).
Step 3: Locate the steam pressure available at the tank on the
Steam Pressure Factor chart below (chart 1) and find the factor
number. Enter the factor number at (C).
Step 4: Multiply (A) times (B) times (C) and divide by 1000. This
is the square foot area you require for a one-hour heat-up. If
more time is available, the coil surface area may be reduced by
dividing the square foot area by the heat-up time available (up to
4 hours maximum).
STEAM PRESSURE
AVAILABLE/PSI

5#

10#

15#

20#

25#

50#

Above
50#

STEAM PRESSURE
FACTOR

.55

.50

.42

.37

.30

.25

Consult
factory

2 FORMULA FOR HOT WATER HEATING MEDIA:

100

100

X D

Temperature

X rise required X 8.33

Square feet of
area required
= for one hour
(Hot water _ (Required tank
heat-up
temperature F) temperature F)
(F)

X 8.33

Square feet of
area required
for one hour
heat-up

Step 1: Determine gallons in tank. Enter at (A).

Step 2: Subtract ambient temperature (F) of solution to be heated
from the temperature to which it is to be heated (operating temperature). Enter at (B).
Step 3: Multiply (A) times (B) times 8.33. Enter your answer at (C).
Step 4: Subtract the required solution temperature (F) from the
temperature of your hot water supply. Enter this figure at (D).
Step 5: Multiply (D) by 100 and enter answer at (E).
Step 6: Divide line (C) by line (E) to determine square foot area
required. If more time is available, coil surface area may be reduced by dividing the square foot area by the heat-up time available (up to 4 hours maximum).
3 FORMULA FOR COOLING WITH LIQUID MEDIUM:

Volts
100

Amps

(Required tank

X temperature)

A
100

CHART 1

Gallons
in tank

X B

Square feet
= of surface
(Cooling liquid
area required
temperature)

3.412

Square feet
of surface
area required

This formula assumes that all electrical energy is dissipated in

the tank as heat. In more efficient electrochemical conversions,
the energy dissipated as heat may be less (consult factory).
Step 1: Determine watts by multiplying voltage times the amperage delivered by the tank rectifier. Multiply this product times
3.412 to determine BTUs. Enter answer at (A).
Step 2: Subtract cooling liquid temperature (F) from required tank
temperature. Enter at (B). Caution: If this number is less than 15,
consult factory for assistance in determining proper coil size.
Step 3: Multiply line (B) times 100 and enter answer at (C).
Step 4: Divide line (A) by line (C) to determine square feet of
surface area required.

NOTE: These calculations do not take into account surface heat losses. Consult factory for solution temperatures of 170F or higher.
Check heat exchanger solution guide for proper sheath material selection.
7010 Lindsay Dr. Mentor, OH 44060 U.S.A. Eastern US/CN: 800-621-1998 440-946-9500 Fax: 440-974-9561
1991 Whitney Mesa Dr. Henderson, NV 89014 U.S.A. Western US/CN: 800-621-1999 702-450-7910 Fax: 702-450-7912
www.process-technology.com E-mail: info@process-technology.com

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METAL COIL PRESSURE DROP (FOR WATER)

Flow Rate (lpm)
15.1

22.7

30.3

37.9

45.4

53.0

60.6

68.1

75.7

Flow Rate (lpm)

83.3

90.8

98.4 106.0 113.6

15.1

30.3

37.9

45.4

53.0

PRESSURE DROP (psi)

8G-24
8G-72
8G-144

75.7

83.3

90.8

98.4 106.0 113.6

12G-24

12G-72
12G-144

0
4

15.1

22.7

30.3

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE

28

30

15.1

22.7

30.3

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE

Flow Rate (lpm)

37.9

45.4

53.0

60.6

68.1

75.7

28

30

Flow Rate (lpm)

83.3

90.8

98.4 106.0 113.6

37.9

45.4

53.0

60.6

68.1

75.7

83.3

90.8

98.4 106.0 113.6

16

16

14

14

20G-24

16G-24

12

PRESSURE DROP (psi)

PRESSURE DROP (psi)

68.1

10

10

16G-72

10

16G-144

8
6
4
2

12

20G-72

10

20G-144

8
6
4
2
0

0
4

15.1

22.7

30.3

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE

28

30

15.1

22.7

30.3

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE

Flow Rate (lpm)

37.9

45.4

53.0

60.6

68.1

75.7

90.8

98.4 106.0 113.6

24

24

22

22

37.9

45.4

53.0

20

24G-24

20

28G-24

18

24G-72

18

28G-72

16

28G-144

16

28

30

Flow Rate (lpm)

83.3

PRESSURE DROP (psi)

PRESSURE DROP (psi)

60.6

12

12

PRESSURE DROP (psi)

22.7

24G-144

14
12
10
8
6

60.6

68.1

75.7

83.3

90.8

98.4 106.0 113.6

16

18

20

22

24

26

14
12
10
8
6

2
0

0
4

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE

28

30

10

12

14

28

30

FLOW RATE IN GALLONS PER MINUTE

7010 Lindsay Dr. Mentor, OH 44060 U.S.A. Eastern US/CN: 800-621-1998 440-946-9500 Fax: 440-974-9561
1991 Whitney Mesa Dr. Henderson, NV 89014 U.S.A. Western US/CN: 800-621-1999 702-450-7910 Fax: 702-450-7912
www.process-technology.com E-mail: info@process-technology.com