Room Sensible Heat Factor - RSHF
Room Sensible Heat Factor - RSHF - is defined as the sensible heat load divided by the total heat load in a room. It expresses the ratio between sensible heat load and total heat load in a room.
Room Sensible Heat Factor - RSHF
RSHF is defined as:
RSHF = Qsr / Qtr
Where:
- RSHF = Room sensible heat factor
- Qsr = Sensible heat load in room (kW, Btu/hr)
- Qtr = Total heat load in room (kW, Btu/hr)
Alternative Formula:
RSHF = cp (tr - ti) / (hr - hi)
Where:
- cp = Specific heat of air (kJ/kg·°C)
- tr = Room temperature (°C)
- ti = Inlet temperature (°C)
- hr = Room enthalpy (kJ/kg)
- hi = Inlet enthalpy (kJ/kg)