Enter the temperature difference and the radiator power at ΔT=50°C into the calculator to determine the output power of the radiator. This calculator helps to estimate the heating performance of a radiator under different conditions.
Radiator Output Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the radiator output power.
OP = RP * (ΔT / 50)
Variables:
- OP is the output power of the radiator (Watts)
- RP is the radiator power at ΔT=50°C (Watts)
- ΔT is the temperature difference between the room and the water in the radiator (°C)
To calculate the radiator output power, multiply the radiator power at ΔT=50°C by the ratio of the actual temperature difference to 50°C.
What is Radiator Output Power?
Radiator output power is the amount of heat a radiator can emit to heat a room. It is dependent on the temperature difference between the room and the water in the radiator. The standard temperature difference used to rate radiators is 50°C (ΔT=50°C). The output power helps to determine the appropriate size and number of radiators needed to heat a space effectively.
How to Calculate Radiator Output Power?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Radiator Output Power.
- First, determine the radiator power at ΔT=50°C (RP) in Watts.
- Next, determine the actual temperature difference (ΔT) in degrees Celsius.
- Next, gather the formula from above = OP = RP * (ΔT / 50).
- Finally, calculate the Radiator Output Power (OP) in Watts.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Radiator power at ΔT=50°C (RP) = 1000 Watts
Actual temperature difference (ΔT) = 30°C
