cannondale
Mechanical
- May 22, 2003
- 32
Firstly, I don't know a lot about heat transfer, that's why I'm here. (and no I'm not a student or studying for any exams etc etc. 
I'm designing a pump system, and the lubrication on the system needs to be cooled using a blast air cooler.
The environment is offshore indoors with temps of -20 degC to +25 degC.
My max oil temp into my process pump is 55 degC and I'm going to be putting approximately 120 kw of energy into the oil as heat (give or take a bit).
The oil is ISO 100, pressure 3-8 bar, flow rate 130 lpm.
What I'm in need of help with, is the calculation on how to estimate the heat of the oil when it returns to the system, (with 120kw of energy in it).
Then I can set my system temp. and hopefully get a reasonable pressure drop across my cooler (which is the main problem).
Any assistance greatly appreciate.
Basic drawing attached for anyone interested.
I'm designing a pump system, and the lubrication on the system needs to be cooled using a blast air cooler.
The environment is offshore indoors with temps of -20 degC to +25 degC.
My max oil temp into my process pump is 55 degC and I'm going to be putting approximately 120 kw of energy into the oil as heat (give or take a bit).
The oil is ISO 100, pressure 3-8 bar, flow rate 130 lpm.
What I'm in need of help with, is the calculation on how to estimate the heat of the oil when it returns to the system, (with 120kw of energy in it).
Then I can set my system temp. and hopefully get a reasonable pressure drop across my cooler (which is the main problem).
Any assistance greatly appreciate.
Basic drawing attached for anyone interested.