Minimum heat capacity in Heat Exchanger Formulas

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

Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Minimum heat capacity

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FAQ

What is the Minimum heat capacity?

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

Can the Minimum heat capacity be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure Minimum heat capacity?

Minimum 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 Minimum heat capacity can be measured.

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