Atmosphere Heat Loss Formula

The heat loss is calculated by multiplying the volumetric flow rate, specific heat capacity, temperature rise of the gas, and a correction factor. This represents the sensible heat absorbed by the atmospheric gas as it passes through the heating equipment.

\begin{equation}\label{eq:atmosphere-heat-loss} Q = \dot{v} \cdot c_p \cdot (T_\text{out} - T_\text{in}) \cdot f_\text{corr}\end{equation}

Symbols

\(Q\)	Heat loss \([\unit{ \btu\per\hour}]\)
\(\dot{v}\)	Flow rate of gas \([\unit{ \standardCubicFeet\per\hour}]\)
\(c_p\)	Specific heat of gas \([\unit{ \btu\per\standardCubicFeet\degreeFahrenheit}]\)
\(T_\text{out}\)	Outlet temperature of gas \([\unit{ \degreeFahrenheit}]\)
\(T_\text{in}\)	Inlet temperature of gas \([\unit{ \degreeFahrenheit}]\)
\(f_\text{corr}\)	Correction factor \([\unit{ \unitless}]\)