Rule #4 in Heat Transfer Series: Importance of Mass Flow

摘要

At the close of our last installment I said that the final installment of our series would be somewhat related to what we discussed under Rule #3. How are Rule #3 and Rule #4 related? They are related in that they both have to do with mass flow through the radiator. How important is mass flow to heat transfer? I refer you again to the heat transfer equation: Heat Transfer (BTU/min) = Temperature Drop (Degrees F) * Mass Flow (lbs/min) * Specific Heat (BTU/lb* Degree F)