Maximum heat capacity in Heat Exchanger Formulas

Maximum heat capacity is the heat capacity of the fluid in the heat exchanger having a higher value as compared to another fluid. And is denoted by C_max. Maximum heat capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kelvin for Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Maximum heat capacity is always negative.

Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Maximum heat capacity

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FAQ

What is the Maximum heat capacity?

Maximum heat capacity is the heat capacity of the fluid in the heat exchanger having a higher value as compared to another fluid. Maximum heat capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kelvin for Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Maximum heat capacity is always negative.

Can the Maximum heat capacity be negative?

Yes, the Maximum heat capacity, measured in Heat Capacity can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Maximum heat capacity?

Maximum heat capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kelvin[J/K] for Heat Capacity. Joule per Fahrenheit[J/K], Joule per Celsius[J/K], Joule per Kilokelvin[J/K] are the few other units in which Maximum heat capacity can be measured.

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