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✖Thermal Conductivity is rate of heat passes through specified material, expressed as amount of heat flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance.ⓘ Thermal Conductivity [k]			+10% -10%
✖The Density of Liquid Condensate is the mass of a unit volume of the liquid condensate.ⓘ Density of Liquid Condensate [ρ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Density is mass of a unit volume of a material substance.ⓘ Density [ρv]			+10% -10%
✖Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.ⓘ Acceleration due to Gravity [g]			+10% -10%
✖Latent heat of vaporization is defined as the heat required to change one mole of liquid at its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure.ⓘ Latent Heat of Vaporization [h_fg]			+10% -10%
✖Viscosity of Film is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.ⓘ Viscosity of Film [μ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Height Of Surface is the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person/ shape/ object standing upright.ⓘ Height Of Surface [H]			+10% -10%
✖Temperature Difference is the measure of the hotness or the coldness of an object.ⓘ Temperature Difference [ΔT]			+10% -10%

✖The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is a measure of the overall ability of a series of conductive and convective barriers to transfer heat.ⓘ Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface [U_overall]

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Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface

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`"U"_{"overall"} = 0.943*((("k"^3)*("ρ"_{"f"}-"ρv")*"g"*"h"_{"fg"})/("μ"_{"f"}*"H"*"ΔT"))^(1/4)`

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`"641.1352W/m²*K"=0.943*(((("10.18W/(m*K)")^3)*("10kg/m³"-"0.002kg/m³")*"9.8m/s²"*"2260kJ/kg")/("0.029N*s/m²"*"1300mm"*"29K"))^(1/4)`

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Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.943*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate-Density)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Viscosity of Film*Height Of Surface*Temperature Difference))^(1/4)
U_overall = 0.943*(((k^3)*(ρ_f-ρv)*g*h_fg)/(μ_f*H*ΔT))^(1/4)
This formula uses 9 Variables

Variables Used

Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - The Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is a measure of the overall ability of a series of conductive and convective barriers to transfer heat.
Thermal Conductivity - (Measured in Watt per Meter per K) - Thermal Conductivity is rate of heat passes through specified material, expressed as amount of heat flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance.
Density of Liquid Condensate - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - The Density of Liquid Condensate is the mass of a unit volume of the liquid condensate.
Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density is mass of a unit volume of a material substance.
Acceleration due to Gravity - (Measured in Meter per Square Second) - Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Latent Heat of Vaporization - (Measured in Joule per Kilogram) - Latent heat of vaporization is defined as the heat required to change one mole of liquid at its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure.
Viscosity of Film - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Viscosity of Film is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.
Height Of Surface - (Measured in Meter) - Height Of Surface is the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person/ shape/ object standing upright.
Temperature Difference - (Measured in Kelvin) - Temperature Difference is the measure of the hotness or the coldness of an object.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Thermal Conductivity: 10.18 Watt per Meter per K --> 10.18 Watt per Meter per K No Conversion Required
Density of Liquid Condensate: 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 10 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Density: 0.002 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 0.002 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Acceleration due to Gravity: 9.8 Meter per Square Second --> 9.8 Meter per Square Second No Conversion Required
Latent Heat of Vaporization: 2260 Kilojoule per Kilogram --> 2260000 Joule per Kilogram (Check conversion here)
Viscosity of Film: 0.029 Newton Second per Square Meter --> 0.029 Pascal Second (Check conversion here)
Height Of Surface: 1300 Millimeter --> 1.3 Meter (Check conversion here)
Temperature Difference: 29 Kelvin --> 29 Kelvin No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

U_overall = 0.943*(((k^3)*(ρ_f-ρv)*g*h_fg)/(μ_f*H*ΔT))^(1/4) --> 0.943*(((10.18^3)*(10-0.002)*9.8*2260000)/(0.029*1.3*29))^(1/4)

Evaluating ... ...

U_overall = 641.135169860697

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

641.135169860697 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

641.135169860697 ≈ 641.1352 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin <-- Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient

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Average Coefficient of heat transfer for vapour condensing outside of horizontal tubes of diameter D

Go Average Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.725*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate^2)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Number of Tubes*Diameter of Tube*Viscosity of Film*Temperature Difference))^(1/4)

Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface

Go Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.943*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate-Density)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Viscosity of Film*Height Of Surface*Temperature Difference))^(1/4)

Mean Surface area of Tube when Heat transfer takes place from outside to inside surface of tube

Go Surface Area = (Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))

Temperature at Outside Surface of Tube given Heat Transfer

Go Outside Surface Temperature = ((Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area))+Inside Surface temperature

Temperature at Inside Surface of Tube given Heat Transfer

Go Inside Surface temperature = Outside Surface Temperature+((Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area))

Thickness of Tube when Heat transfer takes places from outside to inside surface of tube

Go Tube Thickness = (Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))/Heat Transfer

Heat transfer takes place from outside surface to inside surface of tube

Go Heat Transfer = (Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area*(Outside Surface Temperature-Inside Surface temperature))/Tube Thickness

Temperature of Refrigerant Vapour condensing Film given Heat Transfer

Go Vapour condensing film temperature = (Heat Transfer/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area))+Outside Surface Temperature

Temperature at Outside Surface of Tube provided Heat Transfer

Go Outside Surface Temperature = Vapour condensing film temperature-(Heat Transfer/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area))

Heat Transfer takes place from vapour refrigerant to outside of tube

Go Heat Transfer = Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area*(Vapour condensing film temperature-Outside Surface Temperature)

Overall Temperature difference when Heat transfer takes place from outside to inside surface of tube

Go Overall Temperature Difference = (Heat Transfer*Tube Thickness)/(Thermal Conductivity*Surface Area)

Heat Rejection Factor

Go Heat Rejection Factor = (Refrigeration Capacity+Compressor work done)/Refrigeration Capacity

Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient

Go Heat Transfer = Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area*Temperature Difference

Overall Temperature difference when Heat Transfer from vapour refrigerant to outside of tube

Go Overall Temperature Difference = Heat Transfer/(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Area)

Overall Temperature difference given Heat Transfer

Go Overall Temperature Difference = Heat Transfer*Thermal Resistance

Overall thermal resistance in condenser

Go Thermal Resistance = Overall Temperature Difference/Heat Transfer

Work done by Compressor given Load on Condenser

Go Compressor work done = Load on Condenser-Refrigeration Capacity

Refrigeration Capacity given Load on Condenser

Go Refrigeration Capacity = Load on Condenser-Compressor work done

Load on Condenser

Go Load on Condenser = Refrigeration Capacity+Compressor work done

Heat Transfer in Condenser given Overall Thermal Resistance

Go Heat Transfer = Temperature Difference/Thermal Resistance

Heat Rejection Factor given COP

Go Heat Rejection Factor = 1+(1/Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator)

Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface Formula

What is Nusselt theory?

In condensation on a vertical surface, a film of condensate is formed and further condensation and heat transfer to the surface occurs by conduction through the film which is assumed to be laminar flow downward.

How to Calculate Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface?

Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface calculator uses Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.943*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate-Density)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Viscosity of Film*Height Of Surface*Temperature Difference))^(1/4) to calculate the Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient, The Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface formula gives the value of the overall heat transfer coefficient according to the laminar liquid film theory for condensation on a vertical surface of height x is given. Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient is denoted by U_overall symbol.

How to calculate Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface, enter Thermal Conductivity (k), Density of Liquid Condensate (ρ_f), Density (ρv), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Latent Heat of Vaporization (h_fg), Viscosity of Film (μ_f), Height Of Surface (H) & Temperature Difference (ΔT) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface calculation can be explained with given input values -> 641.1352 = 0.943*(((10.18^3)*(10-0.002)*9.8*2260000)/(0.029*1.3*29))^(1/4).

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What is Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface?

The Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface formula gives the value of the overall heat transfer coefficient according to the laminar liquid film theory for condensation on a vertical surface of height x is given and is represented as U_overall = 0.943*(((k^3)*(ρ_f-ρv)*g*h_fg)/(μ_f*H*ΔT))^(1/4) or Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.943*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate-Density)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Viscosity of Film*Height Of Surface*Temperature Difference))^(1/4). Thermal Conductivity is rate of heat passes through specified material, expressed as amount of heat flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance, The Density of Liquid Condensate is the mass of a unit volume of the liquid condensate, Density is mass of a unit volume of a material substance, Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force, Latent heat of vaporization is defined as the heat required to change one mole of liquid at its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure, Viscosity of Film is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate, Height Of Surface is the distance between the lowest and highest points of a person/ shape/ object standing upright & Temperature Difference is the measure of the hotness or the coldness of an object.

How to calculate Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface?

The Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface formula gives the value of the overall heat transfer coefficient according to the laminar liquid film theory for condensation on a vertical surface of height x is given is calculated using Overall Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.943*(((Thermal Conductivity^3)*(Density of Liquid Condensate-Density)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Latent Heat of Vaporization)/(Viscosity of Film*Height Of Surface*Temperature Difference))^(1/4). To calculate Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Condensation on Vertical Surface, you need Thermal Conductivity (k), Density of Liquid Condensate (ρ_f), Density (ρv), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Latent Heat of Vaporization (h_fg), Viscosity of Film (μ_f), Height Of Surface (H) & Temperature Difference (ΔT). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Thermal Conductivity, Density of Liquid Condensate, Density, Acceleration due to Gravity, Latent Heat of Vaporization, Viscosity of Film, Height Of Surface & Temperature Difference and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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