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Calculate system temperature rise from power losses, reservoir cooling, and steady-state temperature
Input Parameters
Input Power (HP)
System Efficiency (%)
Reservoir Volume (gal)
Ambient Temperature (°F)
Reservoir Surface Area (ft²)
Calculate
Results
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Heat Generated
BTU/hr
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Steady-State Temp
°F
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Temp Rise Above Ambient
°F
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Cooling Needed
BTU/hr
Reference
Heat = Input HP × (1 - η) × 2545 BTU/hr Reservoir cooling = h × Surface Area × ΔT h_natural ≈ 2 BTU/hr-ft²-°F Max recommended oil temp: 140°F