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The cooling energy equation (Q = m × c × ΔT) calculates the amount of thermal energy transferred during a cooling process, where Q represents the cooling energy, m is the mass of the substance, c is the specific heat capacity, and ΔT is the temperature change.
The calculator uses the cooling energy equation:
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Explanation: The equation quantifies the thermal energy removed from a substance during cooling, based on its mass, thermal properties, and temperature reduction.
Details: Accurate cooling energy calculation is essential for HVAC system design, thermal management in industrial processes, energy efficiency analysis, and proper sizing of cooling equipment.
Tips: Enter mass in kilograms, specific heat capacity in J/kg C, and temperature change in Celsius. All values must be valid (mass > 0, specific heat > 0).
Q1: What is specific heat capacity?
A: Specific heat capacity is the amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1 degree Celsius.
Q2: Can this equation be used for heating calculations?
A: Yes, the same equation applies to both heating and cooling processes, with ΔT representing the absolute temperature change.
Q3: What are typical specific heat values?
A: Water has a high specific heat of 4186 J/kg C, while metals like aluminum (900 J/kg C) and copper (385 J/kg C) have lower values.
Q4: How does negative ΔT affect the calculation?
A: A negative ΔT indicates cooling, resulting in a negative Q value representing energy removal from the system.
Q5: Are there limitations to this equation?
A: This equation assumes constant specific heat capacity and doesn't account for phase changes, which require additional latent heat calculations.