Latent Heat & Specific Heat Energy: Numerical Problems

Thermodynamics is the science of thermal energy of matter. It is study of laws that governs the conversion of energy from one form to another.

Energy is the capacity to do work or energy is that ability which causes change.

Law of conversion of energy: Energy cannot be created nor be destroyed. Energy only transform from one from to another.

Heat is a form of energy and this energy will only transfer between two or more than two systems or bodies. Heat energy always transfers from higher potential to lower potential.

Heat Energy Numerical Problems for EM&T Students

Following are some of the solved Heat / Energy related numerical problems for EM&T students.

Constant / Values we should know:

• Specific heat of Ice, C(ice) = 2060 J/KgK
• Specific heat of Water, C(water) = 4186 J/KgK
• Specific heat of Steam, C(steam) = 1870 J/KgK
• Latent heat of Ice Fusion (Melting), L(fusion) = 334 KJ/Kg
• Latent heat of Ice Vaporization (Steam), L(steam) = 2260 KJ/Kg

Engineering Mechanics & Thermodynamics for BSE Students

EM&T (Engineering Mechanics and Thermodynamics) is a 3 credit hours course necessary for the students of Bachelor of Science in Engineering BSE students. This course is instructed in various institutes and universities of Pakistan.

Below are the course details and course contents:

The course objective is to familiarize the students with the fundamental principles of mechanics and thermodynamics used in the Engineering.