what is the term "Cp" in cavity heat balance equation?

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oatcracker
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I'm reading the Exterior Naturally Vented Cavity. (PDF)

May I ask what is the term Cp as shown in the equation to solve the cavity air temperature.

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@oatcracker you should have enough karma points to add an image to your post now

Aaron Boranian ( 4 years ago )

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JasperRiikonen

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Cp is the specific heat capacity of the fluid which would be air in this case (units J/kg.K).

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Thank you, Jasper. I've added the image of the equation to my original post.

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