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Sensible heat is associated with a change in temperature of a substance, whereas latent heat is associated with a phase change of a substance without a change in temperature. For example, when water is heated from 20°C to 80°C, the heat added is sensible heat because the temperature of the water increases. However, when water is heated from 100°C to 110°C and it changes from a liquid to a gas, the heat added is latent heat because the temperature remains constant during the phase change.

The specific heat capacity of a substance determines how much heat energy is required to change its temperature by a given amount. Substances with high specific heat capacities, such as water, require more heat energy to change their temperature than substances with low specific heat capacities, such as air. Therefore, when designing HVAC systems, it’s essential to consider the specific heat capacity of the substances involved in heat transfer to ensure efficient sensible heat transfer.

A common example of latent heat transfer in an HVAC system is the dehumidification process in an air conditioning system. When moist air passes over a cooling coil, the latent heat of vaporization is transferred from the air to the coil, causing the water vapor to condense into liquid water. This process reduces the humidity of the air and removes heat from the space, making it an essential component of air conditioning systems.

Total heat is calculated by summing the sensible heat and latent heat transferred in an HVAC system. The sensible heat can be calculated using the specific heat capacity of the substance and the temperature change, while the latent heat can be calculated using the latent heat of vaporization or fusion and the mass of the substance undergoing a phase change. For example, in a cooling coil, the total heat transfer can be calculated by adding the sensible heat transfer due to the temperature change of the air and the latent heat transfer due to the condensation of water vapor.

The units of measurement for sensible, latent, and total heat are typically measured in joules (J) or British thermal units (BTU). The specific heat capacity of a substance is typically measured in joules per kilogram per kelvin (J/kg·K) or BTU per pound per degree Fahrenheit (BTU/lb·°F). The latent heat of vaporization or fusion is typically measured in joules per kilogram (J/kg) or BTU per pound (BTU/lb).

The humidity of the air has a significant impact on latent heat transfer in an HVAC system. When the air is humid, there is more moisture available to condense on the cooling coil, resulting in a greater amount of latent heat transfer. Conversely, when the air is dry, there is less moisture available to condense, resulting in less latent heat transfer. Therefore, it’s essential to consider the humidity of the air when designing HVAC systems to ensure efficient latent heat transfer.

Total heat transfer is an essential concept in various HVAC applications, including air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems. It’s used to calculate the total cooling or heating capacity of a system, which is critical for selecting the appropriate equipment size and designing efficient systems. Additionally, total heat transfer is used to analyze the performance of HVAC systems and identify opportunities for energy savings and optimization.