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The energy required to evaporate water is calculated by multiplying the volume of water by its density and the latent heat of vaporization. This gives the total energy needed to completely evaporate a given volume of water at a specific temperature.
The calculator uses the energy to evaporate water equation:
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Explanation: The equation accounts for the energy needed to convert liquid water to vapor at the same temperature, which depends on the mass of water and its latent heat of vaporization.
Details: Calculating the energy required to evaporate water is crucial for designing home humidification systems, estimating energy costs for water-based cooling systems, and understanding household energy consumption.
Tips: Enter volume in cubic meters, density in kg/m³ (default is 997 kg/m³ for water at 25°C), and latent heat in J/kg (default is 2260000 J/kg for water at 100°C). All values must be positive.
Q1: Why is latent heat of vaporization important?
A: It represents the energy required to change water from liquid to vapor without temperature change, which is significant in evaporation processes.
Q2: How does temperature affect the calculation?
A: Both density and latent heat vary with temperature. The calculator uses typical values but can be adjusted for specific temperatures.
Q3: What's a typical energy requirement for home humidification?
A: For example, evaporating 1 liter (0.001 m³) of water requires about 2.26 MJ (at 100°C), similar to running a 1 kW heater for 38 minutes.
Q4: Are there practical applications for this calculation?
A: Yes, it helps estimate energy costs for humidifiers, evaporative coolers, and understanding drying processes in homes.
Q5: How accurate is this calculation?
A: It provides a good estimate for pure water at constant temperature, but real-world systems may have additional energy losses.