What are some different ways of measuring heat transfer?

Question

What are some different ways of measuring heat transfer?

Answer 1

Hi,

Heat transfer is a vast subject. I don't know which standard are you studying in. Any way the most common formulas used are:

q = m x Cp x Delta T (sensible heat)

&

q = m x Latent Heat of Vaporization (latent Heat)

Where:

q = heat transferred

m = mass flow rate

Cp = specific heat capacity at constant pressure

Delta T = change in temperature

Note: Use appropriate units for all the values to get a correct answer, for instance in British system

q = heat transferred = BTU/hr

m = mass flow rate = lb/hr

Cp = specific heat capacity at constant pressure = BTU/(lb.F)

Delta T = change in temperature = F

Latent Heat of Vaporization = BTU/lb

Cheers.

Answer 2

Heat can be measured in change in temperature. This can be done with a calorimeter or a recording thermometer.

Answer 3

Calorimeter