Heat Load Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Heat Load is:

\[ Q = MF \times CP \times T \]

Where:

\(Q\) is the heat load (kW)
\(MF\) is the mass flow rate (kg/s)
\(CP\) is the specific heat (kJ/kg*K)
\(T\) is the change in temperature (K or C)

What is a Heat Load?

A heat load is defined as the total energy that is extracted from an area in order to keep the temperature constant. It is an important parameter in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as in various industrial processes where temperature control is crucial.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Mass Flow Rate (MF) = 2 kg/s
Specific Heat (CP) = 4.18 kJ/kg*K
Change in Temperature (T) = 10 K

Using the formula:

\[ Q = 2 \times 4.18 \times 10 = 83.6 \text{ kW} \]

The Heat Load (Q) is 83.6 kW.