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08/18/2010 5:15 AM

how do you convert mass flow rate( kg/hr ) to CFM.

ex. i need 100 kg/hr in CFM

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Re: conversion

08/18/2010 5:17 AM

for air

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08/18/2010 5:35 AM

The number required is the density of the air at whatever temperature and pressure is involved. The figure can be had from tables. Try:

  • Perry, "The Chemical Engineer's Handbook", any edition
  • Kempe's Engineers' Yearbook, any edition
  • Mayhew & Rogers, "Thermodynamic properties of fluids", any edition.
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Re: conversion

08/18/2010 5:52 AM

temperature : 25 C and standard atmospheric pressure (sea level)

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Re: conversion

08/18/2010 6:39 AM

OK, so go look it up.

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08/18/2010 5:49 AM

I think this link will answer your question. http://www.ehow.com/how_5135782_calculate-cfm.htm

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08/23/2010 9:36 AM

100 kg/hr = 100 litres/hr

1 litre = 0.0353146667 cubic feet or 0.001 cubic meters

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