The sensible heat factor (SHF) is a critical parameter in psychrometric processes that determines the proportion of total heat that is sensible heat. A higher SHF indicates that a larger portion of the total heat is sensible heat, which can affect the performance of an HVAC system. For example, a system with a high SHF may require more cooling capacity to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature, while a system with a low SHF may require more dehumidification capacity to control humidity levels. Accurate calculation of SHF is essential for designing and optimizing HVAC systems.