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BTU Calculator & BTU Formulas
A BTU is an abbreviation for British Thermal Unit, which is the amount of energy required to raise 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit at sea level. A BTU is a relatively small amount of energy... about equivalent to the heat generated by striking 1 stick match.
You can calculate BTU heating or cooling requirements for your process by understanding your application. Some common BTU calculating formulas are shown below.
Weighed Water Test:
Measure the flow of water through your process by timing how long it takes to fill a known volumne container. For example, allow your
process water to fill a 5-gallon container. Accurately meaure the water temperature entering and exiting your process. Use this formula to calculate BTU cooling required:
Other Formulas
Hydraulic Cooling For Injection Molding Press:
Hydraulic Cooling For Stamping Press:
Grinder Cooling:
Air Compressor Cooling with After Cooler:
Material Cooling for Injection Molding:
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Call us today at 317-887-0729 and ask for application engineering.
Let us help you calculate BTU's for your process.
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