Does density of the heated material affect electric resistance's design?

Subject: Does density of the heated material affect electric resistance's design?

Date: Mon Feb 12 20:22:33 2001
Posted by Nora
Grade level: grad (science) School: ITESM
City: Querétaro State/Province: Querétaro Country: México
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 982027353.Eg

Message:


 I would like to know how does the density of different fluids (water, 
oil, air) heated by an electric resistance affect the desing of the 
electric resistance. For example, if an electric resistance is used in 
water and I want to obtain 100 watts, should I design my electric 
resistance with the same characteristics than one used in air or in oil? 
Where in the design of an electric resistance should I consider the 
density of the material being heated by the electric resistance. Thank you

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