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Heat Exchanger Effectiveness Calculator

Calculate the maximum possible heat transfer rate for a heat exchanger given fluid flow rates, specific heats, and inlet temperatures. Used when sizing or auditing industrial heat exchangers and HVAC coils.

Hot Fluid Inlet Temperature (°C)

Cold Fluid Inlet Temperature (°C)

Hot Fluid Mass Flow Rate (kg/s)

Cold Fluid Mass Flow Rate (kg/s)

Hot Fluid Specific Heat (J/kg·K)

Cold Fluid Specific Heat (J/kg·K)

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Thermodynamics

Specific Heat Capacity Calculator

Calculates specific heat capacity from measured heat transfer, mass, and temperature change. Use it in calorimetry experiments to identify materials or verify energy transfer in thermal systems.

Heat Energy (J)

Mass (kg)

Temperature Change (K)

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Key differences

	Heat Exchanger Effectiveness Calculator	Specific Heat Capacity Calculator
Category	Thermodynamics	Thermodynamics
Inputs required	6	3
Result	Maximum Heat Transfer Rate (W)	Specific Heat Capacity (J/kg·K)
What it does	Calculate the maximum possible heat transfer rate for a heat exchanger given fluid flow rates, specific heats, and inlet temperatures. Used when sizing or auditing industrial heat exchangers and HVAC coils.	Calculates specific heat capacity from measured heat transfer, mass, and temperature change. Use it in calorimetry experiments to identify materials or verify energy transfer in thermal systems.