Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading Calculator

✖Tube Loading refers to the thin film of the condensate which is formed during the condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.ⓘ Tube Loading [Γ_v]			+10% -10%
✖Fluid viscosity at Average Temperature in Heat Exchanger is a fundamental property of fluids that characterizes their resistance to flow in a heat exchanger.ⓘ Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature [μ]			+10% -10%

✖Reynolds Number for Condensate Film is a dimensionless parameter used to characterize the flow of a condensate film over a surface.ⓘ Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading [Re_c]

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Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading

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`"Re"_{"c"} = (4*"Γ"_{"v"})/("μ")`

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`"3.809896"=(4*"0.957236251929515")/("1.005Pa*s")`

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Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film = (4*Tube Loading)/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)
Re_c = (4*Γ_v)/(μ)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film - Reynolds Number for Condensate Film is a dimensionless parameter used to characterize the flow of a condensate film over a surface.
Tube Loading - Tube Loading refers to the thin film of the condensate which is formed during the condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.
Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Fluid viscosity at Average Temperature in Heat Exchanger is a fundamental property of fluids that characterizes their resistance to flow in a heat exchanger.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Tube Loading: 0.957236251929515 --> No Conversion Required
Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature: 1.005 Pascal Second --> 1.005 Pascal Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Re_c = (4*Γ_v)/(μ) --> (4*0.957236251929515)/(1.005)

Evaluating ... ...

Re_c = 3.80989553006772

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

3.80989553006772 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

3.80989553006772 ≈ 3.809896 <-- Reynolds Number for Condensate Film

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes

Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g]/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6))

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Inside Vertical Tubes

Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]*(pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger*Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3)

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Outside Vertical Tubes

Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]*(pi*Pipe Outer Dia*Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3)

Maximum Heat Flux in Evaporation Process

Go Maximum Heat Flux = (pi/24)*Latent Heat of Vaporization*Vapor Density*(Interfacial Tension*([g]/Vapor Density^2)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Vapor Density))^(1/4)*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer+Vapor Density)/(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer))^(1/2)

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Subcooling Inside Vertical Tubes

Go Inside Subcooling Coefficient = 7.5*(4*(Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger*pi))*((Specific Heat Capacity*Fluid Density in Heat Transfer^2*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger^2)/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature))^(1/3)

Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes

Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g])/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Horizontal Tube Loading))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6))

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Subcooling Outside Horizontal Tubes

Go Subcooling Coefficient = 116*((Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger^3)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Pipe Outer Dia)*(Specific Heat Capacity/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*Thermal Expansion Coefficient for Fluid*(Film Temperature-Bulk Fluid Temperature))^0.25

Shell Side Heat Transfer Coefficient

Go Shell Side Heat Transfer Coefficient = Heat Transfer Factor*Reynold Number for Fluid*(Prandlt Number for Fluid^0.333)*(Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger/Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchanger)*(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature/Fluid Viscosity at Tube Wall Temperature)^0.14

Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Vertical Tubes

Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]/((Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Outer Tube Loading)))^(1/3)

Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Inside Vertical Tubes

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Plate Heat Exchanger

Go Plate Film Coefficient = 0.26*(Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger/Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchanger)*(Reynold Number for Fluid^0.65)*(Prandlt Number for Fluid^0.4)*(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature/Fluid Viscosity at Tube Wall Temperature)^0.14

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Water in Tube Side in Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Go Tube Side Heat Transfer Coefficient = 4200*(1.35+0.02*(Water Temperature))*(Fluid Velocity in Heat Exchanger^0.8)/(Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger)^0.2

Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation

Go Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger)

Vertical Tube Loading for Outside Condensation

Go Outer Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*pi*Pipe Outer Dia)

Length of Tubes in Horizontal Condenser given Tube Loading and Condensate Flowrate

Go Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Horizontal Tube Loading)

Number of Tubes in Horizontal Condenser given Condensate Flowrate and Tube Loading

Go Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger = Condensate Flow/(Horizontal Tube Loading*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger)

Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation

Go Horizontal Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger)

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading

Go Reynolds Number for Condensate Film = (4*Tube Loading)/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)

Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film

Go Tube Loading = (Reynolds Number for Condensate Film*Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)/4

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading Formula

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film = (4*Tube Loading)/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)
Re_c = (4*Γ_v)/(μ)

What is the Significance of Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?

The Reynolds number for the condensate film in a condenser is a dimensionless parameter that plays a significant role in characterizing the flow behavior of the condensate on the heat transfer surfaces. It is crucial for understanding the flow regime—whether laminar, transitional, or turbulent—and has several implications for the heat transfer performance of the condenser.
The Reynolds number helps identify the flow regime of the condensate film. Understanding whether the flow is laminar, transitional, or turbulent is crucial for predicting heat transfer characteristics.

How to Calculate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading?

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading calculator uses Reynolds Number for Condensate Film = (4*Tube Loading)/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature) to calculate the Reynolds Number for Condensate Film, The Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter used to characterize the flow of a condensate film over a surface. The Reynolds number is essential in predicting the flow behavior of the condensate film and, consequently, its heat transfer characteristics. Reynolds Number for Condensate Film is denoted by Re_c symbol.

How to calculate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading, enter Tube Loading (Γ_v) & Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature (μ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading calculation can be explained with given input values -> 3.809896 = (4*0.957236251929515)/(1.005).

FAQ

What is Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading?

The Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter used to characterize the flow of a condensate film over a surface. The Reynolds number is essential in predicting the flow behavior of the condensate film and, consequently, its heat transfer characteristics and is represented as Re_c = (4*Γ_v)/(μ) or Reynolds Number for Condensate Film = (4*Tube Loading)/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature). Tube Loading refers to the thin film of the condensate which is formed during the condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger & Fluid viscosity at Average Temperature in Heat Exchanger is a fundamental property of fluids that characterizes their resistance to flow in a heat exchanger.

How to calculate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading?

The Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading formula is defined as a dimensionless parameter used to characterize the flow of a condensate film over a surface. The Reynolds number is essential in predicting the flow behavior of the condensate film and, consequently, its heat transfer characteristics is calculated using Reynolds Number for Condensate Film = (4*Tube Loading)/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature). To calculate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film given Tube Loading, you need Tube Loading (Γ_v) & Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature (μ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Tube Loading & Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature 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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