✖Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row is defined as the tubes that are placed exactly in the center/Vertical Orientation of the tube bundle layout.ⓘ Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row [N_r]			+10% -10%
✖Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger.ⓘ Tube Pitch [P_Tube]			+10% -10%

✖Bundle Diameter refers to the diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger.ⓘ Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch [D_Bundle]

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Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch

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`"D"_{"Bundle"} = "N"_{"r"}*"P"_{"Tube"}`

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`"552mm"="24"*"23mm"`

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Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Bundle Diameter = Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row*Tube Pitch
D_Bundle = N_r*P_Tube
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Bundle Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Bundle Diameter refers to the diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger.
Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row - Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row is defined as the tubes that are placed exactly in the center/Vertical Orientation of the tube bundle layout.
Tube Pitch - (Measured in Meter) - Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row: 24 --> No Conversion Required
Tube Pitch: 23 Millimeter --> 0.023 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

D_Bundle = N_r*P_Tube --> 24*0.023

Evaluating ... ...

D_Bundle = 0.552

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.552 Meter -->552 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

552 Millimeter <-- Bundle Diameter

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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< 12 Bundle Diameter in Heat Exchanger Calculators

Bundle Diameter for Eight Tube Pass Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0365)^(1/2.675)

Bundle Diameter for Six Tube Pass Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0743)^(1/2.499)

Bundle Diameter for Eight Tube Pass Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0331)^(1/2.643)

Bundle Diameter for Six Tube Pass Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0402)^(1/2.617)

Bundle Diameter for Four Tube Pass Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.175)^(1/2.285)

Bundle Diameter for One Tube Pass Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.319)^(1/2.142)

Bundle Diameter for Two Tube Pass Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.249)^(1/2.207)

Bundle Diameter for Four Tube Pass Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.158)^(1/2.263)

Bundle Diameter for One Tube Pass Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.215)^(1/2.207)

Bundle Diameter for Two Tube Pass Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger

Go Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.156)^(1/2.291)

Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch

Go Bundle Diameter = Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row*Tube Pitch

Bundle Diameter given Shell Diameter and Shell Clearance

Go Bundle Diameter = Shell Diameter-Shell Clearance

Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch Formula

Bundle Diameter = Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row*Tube Pitch
D_Bundle = N_r*P_Tube

What is the Significance of Number of Tubes?

The number of tubes in a heat exchanger is a critical design parameter that significantly impacts the performance and characteristics of the heat exchanger. The number of tubes directly influences the total heat transfer area of the heat exchanger. More tubes mean a larger surface area for heat exchange between the hot and cold fluids. This leads to improved heat transfer efficiency and better overall performance. The number of tubes in the central rows is a crucial parameter for designing of the condensers as it forms the basis of tubes that are effectively in contact with the vapor and the condensate.

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 Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch?

Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch calculator uses Bundle Diameter = Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row*Tube Pitch to calculate the Bundle Diameter, Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch formula refers to the outer diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger. Bundle Diameter is denoted by D_Bundle symbol.

How to calculate Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch, enter Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row (N_r) & Tube Pitch (P_Tube) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch calculation can be explained with given input values -> 552000 = 24*0.023.

FAQ

What is Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch?

Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch formula refers to the outer diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger and is represented as D_Bundle = N_r*P_Tube or Bundle Diameter = Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row*Tube Pitch. Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row is defined as the tubes that are placed exactly in the center/Vertical Orientation of the tube bundle layout & Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger.

How to calculate Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch?

Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch formula refers to the outer diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger is calculated using Bundle Diameter = Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row*Tube Pitch. To calculate Bundle Diameter given Number of Tubes in Centre Row and Pitch, you need Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row (N_r) & Tube Pitch (P_Tube). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row & Tube Pitch 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 Bundle Diameter?

In this formula, Bundle Diameter uses Number of Tubes in Vertical Tube Row & Tube Pitch. We can use 11 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0331)^(1/2.643)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0365)^(1/2.675)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.158)^(1/2.263)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.175)^(1/2.285)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.215)^(1/2.207)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.319)^(1/2.142)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0402)^(1/2.617)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.0743)^(1/2.499)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.156)^(1/2.291)
Bundle Diameter = Pipe Outer Diameter in Bundle Diameter*(Number of Tubes in Bundle Diameter/0.249)^(1/2.207)
Bundle Diameter = Shell Diameter-Shell Clearance

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