Mass of Air in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Formulas

Mass of Air is the amount of air present in a refrigeration system, which affects the cooling performance and overall efficiency of the system. And is denoted by ma. Mass of Air is usually measured using the Kilogram per Minute for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Mass of Air is always positive.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning formulas that make use of Mass of Air

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FAQ

What is the Mass of Air?

Mass of Air is the amount of air present in a refrigeration system, which affects the cooling performance and overall efficiency of the system. Mass of Air is usually measured using the Kilogram per Minute for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Mass of Air is always positive.

Can the Mass of Air be negative?

No, the Mass of Air, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mass of Air?

Mass of Air is usually measured using the Kilogram per Minute[kg/min] for Mass Flow Rate. Kilogram per Second[kg/min], Gram per Second[kg/min], Gram per Hour[kg/min] are the few other units in which Mass of Air can be measured.

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