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*BTU - 1 lb water raise by 1 degree F | *BTU - 1 lb water raise by 1 degree F | ||
*U value of insulation is BTU/(hr*sq ft*deg F). It is the inverse of R value - [http://bwgreenhouse.ca/R-valueU-value.html] | |||
*Fireplace heat loss from chimney can be 80-90% - [https://indianamichiganpower.com/save/eNewsletter/ViewStory.aspx?StoryID=178] | *Fireplace heat loss from chimney can be 80-90% - [https://indianamichiganpower.com/save/eNewsletter/ViewStory.aspx?StoryID=178] | ||
*At high temperatures, temperature in degrees F is about 2x that of degrees C. Specifically, ~9/5 times. | *At high temperatures, temperature in degrees F is about 2x that of degrees C. Specifically, ~9/5 times. | ||
Revision as of 22:28, 8 October 2015
Thermal numeracy refers to understanding the quantities of heat produced, emitted, and transferred in various physical phenomena.
- BTU - 1 lb water raise by 1 degree F
- U value of insulation is BTU/(hr*sq ft*deg F). It is the inverse of R value - [1]
- Fireplace heat loss from chimney can be 80-90% - [2]
- At high temperatures, temperature in degrees F is about 2x that of degrees C. Specifically, ~9/5 times.
- Glenwood 5000 stove is rated for 100k BTU, with 11 sf of heat exchange area - about 10k BTU/SF
- 1 kW ~ 3000 BTU/hr
- Black pipe is only $12/square foot (10k BTU) of heat exchange area using 1" pipe! - [3]
- 1/2" PEX power production - 22 BTU/hr for 1 foot of length - [4]. 500 feet per trough = 11k BTU