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    Calculating cooling energy

    Hello everyone, Thanks again for the help so far. After a bit of study I think I may be able to go to the next step. I guess my first step before calculating how much heat to remove, so I need to calculate the heat going in. I am thinking heat balance here with the following equations: Qt...
  2. Bob1985

    Calculating cooling energy

    @IRstuff, apologies for not being more precise in the OP and also to everyone else. The package will be in the rear of the truck so it has no exposure to light (I hope). Passive solution is what I was originally thinking. I also thought that there would be a great deal of Styrofoam needed but...
  3. Bob1985

    Calculating cooling energy

    @IRStuff, Many thanks for the links I will check them this evening. @MintJulep, Thanks for the initial pointers. Is there a problem that needs solving? Yes. Max allowable temperature is 27 deg C. Actively cooling the cardboard box I think is what I want to do. Or prevent the temperature...
  4. Bob1985

    Calculating cooling energy

    Hello willard3, Thanks so much for your response. I would be happy to brush up! would you be able to point me in the direction of good online resources?
  5. Bob1985

    Calculating cooling energy

    Hello Everyone, I have come across this rather interesting site in my quest to answer a question which is outside of my normal field. I hope that I can add to the community where I can, but also learn from the wealth of expertise that exists here. So Normally I am working with materials...

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