Sensible Heat Factor Formula

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Sensible Heat Factor is the ratio of sensible heat to total heat. Check FAQs
SHF=SHSH+LH
SHF - Sensible Heat Factor?SH - Sensible Heat?LH - Latent Heat?

Sensible Heat Factor Example

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Here is how the Sensible Heat Factor equation looks like.

0.3589Edit=9Edit9Edit+16.079Edit
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Sensible Heat Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
SHF=SHSH+LH
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
SHF=9J9J+16.079J
Next Step Convert Units
SHF=0.009KJ0.009KJ+0.0161KJ
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
SHF=0.0090.009+0.0161
Next Step Evaluate
SHF=0.358866269680824
LAST Step Rounding Answer
SHF=0.3589

Sensible Heat Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Sensible Heat Factor
Sensible Heat Factor is the ratio of sensible heat to total heat.
Symbol: SHF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sensible Heat
Sensible Heat is a type of energy released or absorbed in the atmosphere.
Symbol: SH
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Latent Heat
Latent Heat is the heat that increases the specific humidity without a change in temperature.
Symbol: LH
Measurement: EnergyUnit: J
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Sensible Heat Factor?

Sensible Heat Factor evaluator uses Sensible Heat Factor = Sensible Heat/(Sensible Heat+Latent Heat) to evaluate the Sensible Heat Factor, Sensible Heat Factor is the ratio of sensible heat to total heat. Sensible Heat Factor is denoted by SHF symbol.

How to evaluate Sensible Heat Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sensible Heat Factor, enter Sensible Heat (SH) & Latent Heat (LH) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sensible Heat Factor

What is the formula to find Sensible Heat Factor?
The formula of Sensible Heat Factor is expressed as Sensible Heat Factor = Sensible Heat/(Sensible Heat+Latent Heat). Here is an example- 0.358866 = 9/(9+16.07898).
How to calculate Sensible Heat Factor?
With Sensible Heat (SH) & Latent Heat (LH) we can find Sensible Heat Factor using the formula - Sensible Heat Factor = Sensible Heat/(Sensible Heat+Latent Heat).
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