Ratio of sensible to total cooling load. Drives coil-apparatus-dew-point selection.
Formula
$$ SHR = \frac{Q_\text{sensible}}{Q_\text{sensible} + Q_\text{latent}} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $Q_\text{sensible}$ | Sensible heat load | kW | ASHRAE method |
| $Q_\text{latent}$ | Latent (moisture) load | kW | ASHRAE method |
Sources
- ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals.