Heat constant change with temperature

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The discussion focuses on the need for variable values of specific heat capacity (Cp) and convection coefficient (h) in a finite difference problem involving gas heating. Participants suggest using empirical equations and interpolation methods to determine Cp and h at different temperatures, as these values do not have straightforward relationships with temperature. They recommend consulting resources like the Perry Chemical Engineering Handbook for relevant equations related to Nusselt, Prandtl, and Reynolds numbers. Additionally, the importance of viscosity, which varies with temperature, is highlighted as crucial for accurate calculations. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the complexity of heat transfer calculations and the necessity for empirical data and interpolation techniques.
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please can someone help me with the equations to use for Cp and h(convection coefficient) because i am doing a finite difference problem over time, of a gas being heated, and i need these two constants to be variable as temperature changes, which at the moment they are just constants.

I think its to do with nusselt, prandtl, reynolds (of which i also don't know how to calculate, and whether they vary with temperature), and whether the convection is forced or natural.

I am looking for dCp/dt and dh/dt

If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated
 
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I do not actually understand your question, but to find
Cp at different temperature there are an equation with many constants you can find it at the end of this book or i thing you will find that equation in Perry Chemical Engineering handbook

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about the value of h you can find it at the end of any heat transfer book like this one

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h will be given as a constant for different temperatures so by know these values you do iterpolation for this points and find the equation that describe h with respect to T .
On the same book you can find the equations of nusselt, prandtl, and reynolds numbers.

i think you will need the value of viscosity which is very depending on temperature so you can search on the internet to find empirical equation that describe your gas behavior.

remember in a heat transfer problems, it is acceptable to make a reasonable precision it is impossible to be 100% accurate.
 
ok so just to clear up, none of these have straight forward equations relating them to temperature, i have to interpolate for the values between values at known temperatures?
 
just h have to be interpolated , but you might find empirical equation describe behavior of h with respect of T if you search through internet (difficult and time consuming).
Pr,Nu,Re , vescosity and Cp have a specific equation.
 
In terms of Cp, I can't use the equation that relates it to Cv and I can't use the equation that relates it to heat transfer Q =mCpDT

Is there another one that relates it to the current temperature?
 
why not
R=Cv-Cp (not sure but something like that)
i think there are another way to find Cv.
try to have a look to this book.
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unfortunately I'm away from my home , so i can not give you the equation directly.
 
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