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Carlson Heat Exchanger Fluid to Fluid Sizing Calculator

This calculator will help determine which exchanger has enough heat transfer capacity for your system.

Usage:
When BTU requirement is known (most applications):
- enter the BTU requirement
- Temp In, Temp Out, and GPM are shaded for Hot and Cold
- enter two of the three shaded portions for Hot
- enter two of the three shaded portions for Cold
- enter Specific Heat & Specific Gravity for both Hot & Cold

When BTU requirement is not known (specific fluid conditions):
- Temp In, Temp Out, and GPM are shaded for Hot and Cold
- enter all three shaded portions for either Hot or Cold
- enter two of the three shaded portions for the other
- enter Specific Heat & Specific Gravity for both Hot & Cold
BTU requirement:
Hot Fluid
Temp In (°F)
Temp Out (°F)
GPM
Specific Heat
Specific Gravity
Cold Fluid
Temp In (°F)
Temp Out (°F)
GPM
Specific Heat
Specific Gravity
Note: this calculator uses a model for each exchanger based on test results from our flow lab. While we have done as much as possible to ensure accurate results, ultimately this calculator is a guide and actual results can not be guaranteed.