Energy Transfer Equation

Fluid energy transfer

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The energy transfer of a substance can be expressed as

Q = m c_p dt (1)

where

Q = quantity of energy transferred (kJ)

m = mass of substance (kg)

c_p = specific heat capacity of the substance (kJ/kg^oC)

dt = temperature difference (rise or fall) in the substance (^oC)

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