Heating Up Applications - Energy Required

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The energy required heating up a substance like a tank, swimming pool or similar within a certain time can be calculated as

q = m c_p dt / t              (1)

where

q = mean heat transfer rate (kW)

m = mass of substance (kg)

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

t = heat up time (s)

Note that heat loss to the surroundings will extend the heating up time. 

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