def q_ntu(epsilon, c_min, temp_hot_in, temp_cold_in):
    """Computes the q value for the NTU method
    
    Args:
        epsilon (int, float): The value of the effectivness for the HX.
        c_min (int, float): minimum C value for NTU calculations.
        temp_hot_in (int, float): Hot side inlet temeprature.
        temp_cold_in (int, float): Cold side inlet temeprature.

    Returns:
        int, float: The value of the removal from the NTU method.
    """
    
    return epsilon*c_min*(temp_hot_in-temp_cold_in)