Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film Calculator

✖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 [Re_c]			+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%

✖Tube Loading refers to the thin film of the condensate which is formed during the condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.ⓘ Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film [Γ_v]

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Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film

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`"Γ"_{"v"} = ("Re"_{"c"}*"μ")/4`

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`"0.957236"=("3.809896"*"1.005Pa*s")/4`

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Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

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

Variables Used

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.
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.
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

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film: 3.809896 --> 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

Γ_v = (Re_c*μ)/4 --> (3.809896*1.005)/4

Evaluating ... ...

Γ_v = 0.95723637

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.95723637 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.95723637 ≈ 0.957236 <-- Tube Loading

(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

Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film Formula

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

What is the Significance of Tube Loading in Condenser?

Tube loading in a condenser refers to the amount of vapor or gas that the condenser is designed to handle, and it is a critical parameter in the design and operation of the condensation process. Tube loading directly affects the capacity of the condenser, determining the maximum amount of vapor it can efficiently handle. Understanding tube loading is crucial for designing condensers that can meet the required throughput of a process. Tube loading considerations help in determining the optimal flow rate of the cooling medium (often water) through the condenser. Controlling the cooling medium flow rate is essential for maintaining the desired temperature conditions for condensation.

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

Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film calculator uses Tube Loading = (Reynolds Number for Condensate Film*Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)/4 to calculate the Tube Loading, The Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film formula is defined as film formation that occurs over the tubes in a vertical condenser while the vapor gets condensed over the tubes. Tube Loading is denoted by Γ_v symbol.

How to calculate Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film, enter Reynolds Number for Condensate Film (Re_c) & Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature (μ) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.957236 = (3.809896*1.005)/4.

FAQ

What is Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?

The Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film formula is defined as film formation that occurs over the tubes in a vertical condenser while the vapor gets condensed over the tubes and is represented as Γ_v = (Re_c*μ)/4 or Tube Loading = (Reynolds Number for Condensate Film*Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)/4. Reynolds Number for Condensate Film is a dimensionless parameter used to characterize the flow of a condensate film over a surface & 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 Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?

The Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film formula is defined as film formation that occurs over the tubes in a vertical condenser while the vapor gets condensed over the tubes is calculated using Tube Loading = (Reynolds Number for Condensate Film*Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)/4. To calculate Vertical Tube Loading given Reynolds Number for Condensate Film, you need Reynolds Number for Condensate Film (Re_c) & Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature (μ). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number for Condensate Film & 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.

How many ways are there to calculate Tube Loading?

In this formula, Tube Loading uses Reynolds Number for Condensate Film & Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

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

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