Psychrometrics terminology: DBT–WBT difference. What is the name of the difference between the dry-bulb temperature (DBT) and the wet-bulb temperature (WBT) of air? Choose the correct term.
Mechanical Engineering
Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Adry bulb depression
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Bwet bulb depression
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Cdew point depression
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Ddegree of saturation
Answer
Correct Answer: wet bulb depression
Explanation
DefinitionsWet-bulb depression = DBT − WBT.Dew point depression = DBT − DPT.
ResultTherefore, the correct term for (DBT − WBT) is wet bulb depression.