Heat Capacity Ratio in Heat Exchanger Formulas

The Heat Capacity Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity of a substance at constant pressure to that at constant volume, influencing thermal performance in heat exchangers. And is denoted by C.

Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Heat Capacity Ratio

fxEffectiveness in double pipe parallel flow heat exchangerGo

fxEffectiveness of double pipe counter flow heat exchangerGo

fxEffectiveness of heat exchanger in cross flow when both fluids are mixedGo

fxEffectiveness of heat exchanger in cross flow when both fluids are unmixedGo

fxEffectiveness of heat exchanger when Cmax is mixed and Cmin is unmixedGo

fxEffectiveness of heat exchanger when Cmax is unmixed and Cmin is mixedGo

fxEffectiveness of heat exchanger with one shell pass and 2, 4, 6 tube passGo

FAQ

What is the Heat Capacity Ratio?

The Heat Capacity Ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity of a substance at constant pressure to that at constant volume, influencing thermal performance in heat exchangers.

Can the Heat Capacity Ratio be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Heat Capacity Ratio, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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