The amount of heat entering the system?

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The discussion centers on measuring the heat entering a system with air at a constant temperature of 330K and a flow rate of 30 CFM. It confirms that to accurately measure the heat entering the system, additional data such as specific heat capacity of the air and the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet is required. The concept of heat as energy transfer is affirmed, emphasizing the need for precise measurements to determine the heat flow accurately.

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If air at a constant temperature is entering the system at a known flow rate, Can we measure the amount of heat entering the system.

For example, air at 330K is entering a system with a constant flow rate of 30CFM, can I measure heat entering this system. (Let just say we are not considering the heat dissipation or heat leaving from the system for now)

Or do I need more data to find heat entering this system?
 
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Is not heat the amount of energy that is transferred from one system to another?
 

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