calculating the flow rate to raise the temperature by 15°C in a solar water heater I have 10ft of copper wire and an initial temp of 27°C?

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calculating the flow rate to raise the temperature by 15°C in a solar water heater I have 10ft of copper wire and an initial temp of 27°C?

Im having trouble figuring out which calculations to use in the system. Any help will be greatly appreciated. The design was recommended by my classmates because we have a small space. Please and thanks in advance.

Science & Mathematics / Engineering

paul h

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So you want to partly heat the water/medium using the friction of the flow rate/pump? Copper wire or copper pipe? You'll need more data such as the volume of water, density of water, friction losses of the pump design/size, friction coefficient of the piping/bends, etc..

Some engineering sites with calculations...

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/pumps-temperatur...

http://processheatingservices.com/water-heating-ti...

http://www.pipeflowcalculations.com/heater/