heat-transfer

Solve heat-transfer problems for conduction, convection, radiation, and heat exchangers.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
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Skill: heat-transfer
Source: https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge/tree/main/skills/heat-transfer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jpfielding/claude.pnge --skill heat-transfer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses complex engineering heat-transfer calculations, enabling users to solve problems related to conduction, convection, radiation, and heat exchangers efficiently.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conduction Calculations: Solves for heat transfer through plane walls and cylinders using Fourier's Law.
  • Convection and Overall U: Calculates heat transfer via Newton's Law of Cooling and determines overall heat-transfer coefficients.
  • Heat Exchanger Design: Computes Log-Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) and exchanger duty, and estimates effectiveness using the NTU method.
  • Transient Analysis: Assesses lumped-capacitance applicability and calculates transient temperature responses.
  • Use Case: A user needs to estimate the heating time for a tank of water. This skill can be used to calculate the transient temperature response based on material properties, heat transfer coefficients, and time.

Quick Start

Use the heat-transfer skill to calculate the heat duty of a heat exchanger given its U-value, area, and LMTD.

Frequently Asked Questions about heat-transfer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate heat transfer through a plane wall or cylinder?

Heat transfer through plane walls and cylinders is calculated using Fourier's Law. This Skill solves conduction problems by evaluating thermal resistance and temperature gradients for both flat and cylindrical geometries.

Can I estimate heat exchanger duty using LMTD and NTU effectiveness?

Yes, heat exchanger duty is computed using Log-Mean Temperature Difference (LMTD) and area. Exchanger effectiveness is also estimated using the NTU method to evaluate thermal performance under varying conditions.

How do I calculate transient temperature response for heating a tank of water?

Transient temperature response is calculated using lumped-capacitance analysis. The Skill assesses applicability and determines heating or cooling times based on material properties and heat transfer coefficients.

Does this heat transfer calculator support SI units and convection analysis?

This heat transfer calculator supports SI units by default and analyzes convection using Newton's Law of Cooling. It determines overall heat-transfer coefficients for various engineering applications.

What is the best way to evaluate thermal resistance for engineering equipment screening?

Evaluating thermal resistance for equipment screening involves analyzing conduction, convection, and overall U-values. This Skill provides thermal problem sanity checks for chemical and petroleum engineering contexts.

When should I not use lumped capacitance for transient cooling calculations?

Lumped capacitance for transient cooling is not suitable when internal temperature gradients are significant. The Skill assesses applicability by checking if the Biot number is sufficiently small before calculating responses.