Minimum Capacity Rate in Heat Transfer Formulas

Minimum Capacity Rate is defined as the minimum quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1 degree celcius or by 1 Kelvin per unit time. And is denoted by C_min. Minimum Capacity Rate is usually measured using the Watt per Kelvin for Heat Capacity Rate. Note that the value of Minimum Capacity Rate is always positive.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Minimum Capacity Rate

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FAQ

What is the Minimum Capacity Rate?

Minimum Capacity Rate is defined as the minimum quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of an object by 1 degree celcius or by 1 Kelvin per unit time. Minimum Capacity Rate is usually measured using the Watt per Kelvin for Heat Capacity Rate. Note that the value of Minimum Capacity Rate is always positive.

Can the Minimum Capacity Rate be negative?

No, the Minimum Capacity Rate, measured in Heat Capacity Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Minimum Capacity Rate?

Minimum Capacity Rate is usually measured using the Watt per Kelvin[W/K] for Heat Capacity Rate. Watt per Degree Celsius[W/K] are the few other units in which Minimum Capacity Rate can be measured.

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