Cooling Capacity Calculator

Formula

To calculate the cooling capacity (\(Q\)):

\[ Q = \dot{m} \times C_p \times \Delta T \]

Where:

\(Q\) is the cooling capacity (kW)
\(\dot{m}\) is the mass flow rate of the chilled water (kg/s)
\(C_p\) is the specific heat of the water (kJ/kg/K)
\(\Delta T\) is the change in temperature of the water at the inlet and outlet (K or °C)

A cooling capacity is defined as the rate of cooling as measured in energy per time of a chiller or cooling apparatus.

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ Q = 2 \times 4.18 \times 10 = 83.6 \text{ kW} \]

The cooling capacity is 83.6 kW.

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ Q = 1.5 \times 4.18 \times 15 = 94.05 \text{ kW} \]

The cooling capacity is 94.05 kW.