Hydronic system designers often need to know the ____ of heat transfer to or from a stream of water flowing through a device such as a heat source or heat emitter.

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The rate of heat transfer, measured in watts or BTUs per hour, is necessary to determine the performance of the hydronic system and ensure that it is adequately sized for the intended application. Temperature, thermal mass, and exact volume are also important factors, but they do not specifically address the heat transfer rate.

Hydronic System Designers Often Need to Know the ____ of Heat