Numerical Constants

equation 1-1
equation 1-2
equation 1-3
equation 1-4

Density

Density of city water at standard conditions =
62.4 lbm/ft3 or 8.34 lbm/gal

Density of water at 4°C (39.2°F) is 1 gm/cm3

Dissociation Constant of Water

Kw = 1 × 10-14 (moles/L)2

Atmospheric Lapse Rates

Name of lapse rate Rate in F/ft Rate in C/km
Dry adiabatic lapse rate 5.5oF/1000 ft. 9.8oC/km
Moist adiabatic lapse rate 3.2oF/1000 ft. 5.8oC/km
Dewpoint adiabatic lapse rate 1.0oF/1000 ft.
3.2oF/1000 ft above the LCL
1.8oC/km
Temperature-dewpoint approach rate 4.5oF/1000 ft. 8.0oC/km
Normal temperature lapse rate 3.5oF/1000 ft. 6.5oC/km

Universal Gas Constant, R

equation 3-1
equation 3-2
equation 3-3
equation 3-4
equation 3-5