Air stream of hot mines is taken as research object, and energy balance equation is established. Cooling load expressions under five different conditions are derived through strict theoretical derivation, i.e. unsteady multi-stream, steady flow, steady flow ignoring kinetic energy change, steady flow ignoring potential energy change and steady flow ignoring fan power change. Then the enthalpy variable expression of the subsurface moist air and heat calculating process of surrounding rock are deduced. Finally, Yong Chuan coal mine illustrates and summarizes the process of calculation cooling load quantitatively. It is conducive to scientificly manage hot mine and design mine ventilation.