a heat exchanger that will heat dry gas (natural gas) with hot oil can have a value of overall heat transfer coefficient U of 420 W/m2.C between hot oil and gases. however, the value depends on the heat exchanger specifications and operating conditions such as flow rates. reference cab be found in the below link:
Article Analysis study of shell and tube heat exchanger for clough c...
But In the attached article his initial approximation is 375 W/m2.C and for that he has provided the reference as well I went through the reference but could not figure out that how did he get that value..