What do we mean unit SCFH AIR ?

In summary, SCFH AIR is a unit used to measure the volume of air flow corrected to standard temperature and air pressure, which is equivalent to Nm3/hr. It is used to determine the number of moles of gas per hour. To convert SCFH to m3/hr, you can use a conversion factor of 1 Nm3/hr = 1000 SCFH.
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Hi.

What do we mean unit SCFH AIR ?
how can convert to m3/hr?
 
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Standard Cubic Feet per Hour. Enough to get you started?
 
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Bystander said:
Enough to get you started
thanks a lot
 
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Be aware:

That means it is the volume of air flow corrected to standard temperature and air pressure. Therefore, SCFH translates to Nm3/hr (Normal cubic meters per hour).

If you have 300 cfm of air at 100 psi, you've got a lot more SCFM.

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/scfm-acfm-icfm-d_1012.html
 
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The purpose of using these units is specifically so that you can determine the number of moles of gas per hour. Specifying SCFM is equivalent to specifying the mass flow rate.

Chet
 

Related to What do we mean unit SCFH AIR ?

1. What does SCFH stand for?

SCFH stands for Standard Cubic Feet per Hour. It is a unit of measurement used to describe the flow rate of a gas, specifically air.

2. How is SCFH different from other flow rate units?

SCFH is different from other flow rate units, such as CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) and LPM (Liters per Minute), because it specifically measures the flow rate of a gas at standard conditions of temperature and pressure. This allows for more accurate and consistent measurements.

3. What is the significance of using SCFH for air flow measurements?

Using SCFH for air flow measurements is significant because it allows for standardized and consistent measurements, which is important in fields such as engineering and manufacturing. It also takes into account the density of the gas at standard conditions, providing a more accurate measurement.

4. How is SCFH calculated?

SCFH is calculated by measuring the volume of gas (in cubic feet) flowing per unit of time (in hours) at standard conditions of temperature (usually 68°F or 20°C) and pressure (usually 14.7 psi or 1 atm).

5. Can SCFH be converted to other flow rate units?

Yes, SCFH can be converted to other flow rate units using conversion factors. For example, 1 SCFH is equivalent to 0.4719 CFM and 28.316 LPM.

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