Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference

The Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference calculator compute the logarithmic mean temperature difference based on the temperatures of the primary and secondary inlets and outlets of a system.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose units and enter the following:

• (ΔT_A) Temperature Change at Point A
• (ΔT_B) Temperature Change at Point B

Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD): The calculator returns the mean in degrees Celsius.  However, however this can be automatically converted to compatible units via the pull-down menu.

The Math / Science

The formula for the Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference is: 

`LMTD = (ΔT_A - ΔT_B)/(lnΔT_A - lnΔT_B)`

where:

• LMTD = Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference
• ΔT_A = Temperature Change at Point A
• ΔT_B = Temperature Change at Point B

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