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W A T L O WApplication Guide catalog - 7347 Application GuideReference DataStep 2: Heating of Plastic During the Operating CycleExamples of ApplicationsFrom Equation 1, (Page16).Q Continued(0.4 Btu/lb F) (280F)3.412 Btu/Wh= 4.1 Whwhere:w= weight of plastic charge = 2 oz. = 0.125 lb C B =(0.125 lbs) p = specific heat of plastic = 0.4 Btu/lb F ∆ T= temperature rise = 280 F Reference Data Step 3: Heat Required to Melt or Vaporize Materials During Initial Heating Not required since plastic is not present during initial heat-up.Q C = 0 Step 4: Heat Required to Melt or Vaporize Materials During the Operating Cycle Not required since the plastic does not change phase during the moldingoperation.Q D = 0 Step 5: Determine Thermal System Heat Losses Energy is required to replace heat lost to conduction, convection and radiation: a. Conduction losses through the insulated surfaces From Equation 3A, (Page17).Q A ∆ T t e L1 =K 3.412 L=(5.2 Btu in./ft 2 F hr) (2.08 ft 2 ) (280F) (1 hr)(3.412 Btu/Wh) (0.5 in.)= 1775 Whwhere:K= the thermal conductivity of 1 ⁄ 2 inch rigid insulation board= 5.2 Btu inch/hr ft 2 FA= The total insulated surface area=2 (10 15) in 2 = 2.08 ft 2 144 in 2 /1ft 2 ∆ T= the temperature differential between the heated platen and the outsideinsulation at ambient= 350F - 70F = 280FL= the insulation thickness = 0.5 incht e = exposure time = 1 hour 159 |