Gas Type Database

Detailed Description

This database provides default values for the specific heat of common atmospheric gases at a reference temperature of \(\qty{60}{\degreeFahrenheit}\). The data is used in atmosphere heat loss calculations for process heating systems.

Default Gas Type Data

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The following table lists the default gas types and their specific heat values:

Gas Description	Specific Heat \([\unit{\btu\per\standardCubicFeet\degreeFahrenheit}]\)
Nitrogen	0.0185
Hydrogen	0.0182
Exothermic Gas	0.0185
Endothermic Gas	0.0185
Air	0.0184
Water Vapor	0.0212

Note

Values are at a reference temperature of \(\qty{60}{\degreeFahrenheit}\) and may vary with pressure and temperature.

See also

Atmosphere Heat Loss Calculator

Modules
	Default Gas Type Data