Specific heat of fluid in Heat Exchanger Formulas

The Specific heat of fluid is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of fluid by one degree Celsius. And is denoted by c. Specific heat of fluid is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K for Specific Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Specific heat of fluid is always negative.

Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Specific heat of fluid

fxLocation factor at distance X of heat exchangerGo

fxMass Flowrate of Fluid in Storage type Heat ExchangerGo

FAQ

What is the Specific heat of fluid?

The Specific heat of fluid is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of fluid by one degree Celsius. Specific heat of fluid is usually measured using the Joule per Kilogram per K for Specific Heat Capacity. Note that the value of Specific heat of fluid is always negative.

Can the Specific heat of fluid be negative?

Yes, the Specific heat of fluid, measured in Specific Heat Capacity can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Specific heat of fluid?

Specific heat of fluid 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 of fluid can be measured.

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