Sensible Heat to Raise Water (50°F to 212°F)

Sensible heat needed to raise one pound of water from 50°F to its boiling point at 212°F, shown as a core constant for the chapter.

$$q=C_p\times \Delta T=1.0\times (212-50)\approx 162\text{BTU/lb}$$

Variables

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$C_p$	Specific heat of water	BTU/lb·°F
$\Delta T$	Temperature rise from 50°F to 212°F	°F

Worked example

1.0 BTU/lb·°F × 162°F = approximately 162 BTU/lb.

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