HVAC & Refrigeration
Intermediate
Latent Heat Load
Heat absorbed or released when moisture condenses or evaporates — the hidden load air conditioners fight.
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QHeat (J)
mMass of water (kg)
LLatent heat (J/kg)
Example
0.5 kg vapour, L=2.26×10⁶: Q = 1.13 MJ
Did You Know?
Removing humidity often uses more energy than cooling the air itself in tropical climates.
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