Enter the flow rate of the water and the temperature difference across the cooling system into the calculator to determine the cooling wattage. This calculator helps in estimating the heat transfer rate required for a water cooling system.
Water Cooling Wattage Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the cooling wattage.
W = Q * (1/60) * ρ * C * ΔT
Variables:
- W is the cooling wattage (Watts)
- Q is the flow rate (liters per minute)
- ρ is the density of water (1000 kg/m³)
- C is the specific heat capacity of water (4.186 J/g°C)
- ΔT is the temperature difference across the cooling system (°C)
To calculate the cooling wattage, multiply the flow rate by the density of water, the specific heat capacity of water, and the temperature difference, then divide by 60 to convert the flow rate from liters per minute to kilograms per second.
What is Water Cooling Wattage?
Water cooling wattage is a measure of the rate at which heat is transferred from a system using water as the cooling medium. It is an important parameter in the design and operation of water cooling systems, such as those used in computers, industrial processes, and HVAC systems. The wattage indicates the thermal power required to maintain a certain temperature difference across the cooling system, ensuring efficient heat removal.
How to Calculate Water Cooling Wattage?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Water Cooling Wattage.
- First, determine the flow rate (Q) of the water in liters per minute.
- Next, determine the temperature difference (ΔT) across the cooling system in degrees Celsius.
- Next, gather the formula from above = W = Q * (1/60) * ρ * C * ΔT.
- Finally, calculate the Water Cooling Wattage (W) in Watts.
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Flow rate (Q) = 5 liters per minute
Temperature difference (ΔT) = 10 °C
