Specific Heat Capacity in Heat Exchangers Formulas

Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required in order to raise the temperature of a unit mass by a unit degree in temperature. And is denoted by Cp. Specific Heat Capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K for Specific Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Specific Heat Capacity is always positive.

Heat Exchangers formulas that make use of Specific Heat Capacity

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FAQ

What is the Specific Heat Capacity?

Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required in order to raise the temperature of a unit mass by a unit degree in temperature. Specific Heat Capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K for Specific Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Specific Heat Capacity is always positive.

Can the Specific Heat Capacity be negative?

No, the Specific Heat Capacity, measured in Specific Heat Capacity cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Specific Heat Capacity?

Specific Heat Capacity is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K[J/(kg*K)] for Specific Heat Capacity. Joule per Kilogram per Celcius[J/(kg*K)], Kilojoule per Kilogram per K[J/(kg*K)], Kilojoule per Kilogram per Celcius[J/(kg*K)] are the few other units in which Specific Heat Capacity can be measured.

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