LPG Flow Rate and Heat Power Calculator for Furnaces and Burners
The calculator can be used for estimating flow rate, pipe diameter, and heat power output of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in various engineering applications.
LPG is a commonly used fuel composed of a mixture of propane, butane, and smaller quantities of other hydrocarbons. It exists in either liquid or gaseous form under moderate pressure.
This tool is especially useful for designing and analyzing fuel systems, such as heating systems, industrial burners, or gas furnaces. For instance, you can use the calculator to determine the required LPG flow rate needed to deliver a specific heat power output for a burner. Whether you are working on residential, commercial, or industrial equipment, this calculator simplifies complex thermodynamic calculations and helps ensure efficient fuel usage.
How the Calculator Handles LPG Mixture Properties
If the fluid being analyzed is a mixture of multiple components, the calculator determines physical properties—such as density—based on the properties of each individual component, weighted by their volume or mass ratios.
One common example of such a mixture is liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which consists primarily of propane (C₃H₈) and butane (C₄H₁₀), along with smaller amounts of other hydrocarbons. This calculator accurately computes mixture properties based on the selected propane–butane ratio, ensuring reliable results for both engineering and energy calculations.
