Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles Calculator

✖Length of tube is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a exchanger.ⓘ Length of Tube [L_Tube]			+10% -10%
✖Number of Baffles is defined as the baffles that can be accommodated in shell and tube heat exchanger.ⓘ Number of Baffles [N_Baffles]			+10% -10%

✖Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid.ⓘ Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles [L_Baffle]

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Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1)
L_Baffle = L_Tube/(N_Baffles+1)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Baffle Spacing - (Measured in Meter) - Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid.
Length of Tube - (Measured in Meter) - Length of tube is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a exchanger.
Number of Baffles - Number of Baffles is defined as the baffles that can be accommodated in shell and tube heat exchanger.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Length of Tube: 4500 Millimeter --> 4.5 Meter (Check conversion here)
Number of Baffles: 21 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

L_Baffle = L_Tube/(N_Baffles+1) --> 4.5/(21+1)

Evaluating ... ...

L_Baffle = 0.204545454545455

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.204545454545455 Meter -->204.545454545455 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

204.545454545455 ≈ 204.5455 Millimeter <-- Baffle Spacing

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles Formula

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Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1)
L_Baffle = L_Tube/(N_Baffles+1)

What is the significance of number of Baffles?

Baffles are widely used in shell and tube heat exchangers. The main purpose of using baffles is to create turbulence on the shell side fluid which results into better heat transfer among the fluids. The other use of having baffles results into providing additional support to the tubes of the exchanger.

What is Shell and Tube heat exchanger?

A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger is a common type of heat exchanger used in various industrial applications to transfer heat between two fluids. It consists of a large, cylindrical outer shell (usually made of metal) with multiple smaller tubes (also made of metal) running through it. The tubes are arranged in a bundle inside the shell and are typically oriented parallel to the shell's longitudinal axis.

How to Calculate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?

Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles calculator uses Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1) to calculate the Baffle Spacing, Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles is defined as the spacing between two adjacent baffles in a shell and tube heat exchanger for a known value of tube length and number of baffles. Baffle Spacing is denoted by L_Baffle symbol.

How to calculate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles, enter Length of Tube (L_Tube) & Number of Baffles (N_Baffles) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles calculation can be explained with given input values -> 204545.5 = 4.5/(21+1).

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What is Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?

Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles is defined as the spacing between two adjacent baffles in a shell and tube heat exchanger for a known value of tube length and number of baffles and is represented as L_Baffle = L_Tube/(N_Baffles+1) or Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1). Length of tube is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a exchanger & Number of Baffles is defined as the baffles that can be accommodated in shell and tube heat exchanger.

How to calculate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?

Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles is defined as the spacing between two adjacent baffles in a shell and tube heat exchanger for a known value of tube length and number of baffles is calculated using Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1). To calculate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles, you need Length of Tube (L_Tube) & Number of Baffles (N_Baffles). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Length of Tube & Number of Baffles 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 Baffle Spacing?

In this formula, Baffle Spacing uses Length of Tube & Number of Baffles. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Baffle Spacing = (Shell Area*Tube Pitch)/(Shell Diameter*(Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter))

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