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How to Calculate and Solve for Thermal Efficiency of Furnace | Fuel and Furnaces

Last Updated on July 29, 2021

The image above represents thermal efficiency of furnace.

To compute for thermal efficiency of furnace, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Heat in the Stock (Hs) and Heat in the Fuel for Heating (Hf).

The formula for calculating thermal efficiency of furnace:

Tf = Hs/Hf

Where:

Tf = Thermal Efficiency of Furnace
Hs = Heat in the Stock
Hf = Heat in the Fuel for Heating

Let’s solve an example;
Find the thermal efficiency of furnace when the heat in the stock is 21 and the heat in the fuel for heating is 7.

This implies that;

Hs = Heat in the Stock = 21
Hf = Heat in the Fuel for Heating = 7

Tf = Hs / Hf
Tf = 21 / 7
Tf = 3

Therefore, the thermal efficiency of furnace is 3.

Calculating the Heat in the Stock when the Thermal Efficiency of Furnace and the Heat in the Fuel for Heating is Given.

Hs = Tf x Hf

Where;

Hs = Heat in the Stock
Tf = Thermal Efficiency of Furnace
Hf = Heat in the Fuel for Heating

Let’s solve an example;
Find the heat in the stock when the thermal efficiency of furnace is 10 and the heat in the fuel for heating is 6.

This implies that;

Tf = Thermal Efficiency of Furnace = 10
Hf = Heat in the Fuel for Heating = 6

Hs = Tf x Hf
Hs = 10 x 6
Hs = 60

Therefore, the heat in the stock is 60.

Calculating the Heat in the Fuel for Heating when the Thermal Efficiency of Furnace and the Heat in the Stock is Given.

Hf = Hs / Tf

Where;

Hf = Heat in the Fuel for Heating
Tf = Thermal Efficiency of Furnace
Hs = Heat in the Stock

Let’s solve an example;
Find the heat in the fuel for heating when the thermal efficiency of furnace is 5 and the heat in the stock is 30.

This implies that;

Tf = Thermal Efficiency of Furnace = 5
Hs = Heat in the Stock = 30

Hf = Hs / Tf
Hf = 30 / 5
Hf = 6

Therefore, the heat in the fuel for heating is 6.

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the thermal efficiency of furnace.

To get the answer and workings of the thermal efficiency of furnace using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Fuel and Furnaces under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Thermal Efficiency of Furnace under Fuel and Furnaces

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the thermal efficiency of furnace according to the respective parameter which is the Heat in the Stock (Hs) and Heat in the Fuel for Heating (Hf).

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Heat in the Stock (Hs) is 21 and Heat in the Fuel for Heating (Hf) is 7.

Finally, Click on Calculate

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the thermal efficiency of furnace and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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