Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct Calculator

✖Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.ⓘ Reynolds Number [Re]

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✖Friction Factor for Laminar Flow is dimensionless number depending upon the surface of the duct.ⓘ Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct [f_laminar]

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Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Friction Factor for Laminar Flow = 64/Reynolds Number
f_laminar = 64/Re
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Friction Factor for Laminar Flow - Friction Factor for Laminar Flow is dimensionless number depending upon the surface of the duct.
Reynolds Number - Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Reynolds Number: 80 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

f_laminar = 64/Re --> 64/80

Evaluating ... ...

f_laminar = 0.8

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.8 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.8 <-- Friction Factor for Laminar Flow

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Equivalent Diameter of Circular Duct for Rectangular Duct when Quantity of Air is Same

LaTeX Go Equivalent Diameter of Duct = 1.256*((Longer Side^3*Shorter Side^3)/(Longer Side+Shorter Side))^0.2

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LaTeX Go Equivalent Diameter of Duct = (2*Longer Side*Shorter Side)/(Longer Side+Shorter Side)

Reynolds Number in Duct

LaTeX Go Reynolds Number = (Diameter of Circular Duct*Mean Velocity of Air)/Kinematic Viscosity

Reynolds Number given Friction Factor for Laminar Flow

LaTeX Go Reynolds Number = 64/Friction Factor in Duct

Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct Formula

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Friction Factor for Laminar Flow = 64/Reynolds Number
f_laminar = 64/Re

What is Friction Factor?

The friction factor in the duct is a dimensionless number depending upon the surface of the duct. It is representing the loss of pressure of a fluid in a duct due to the interactions between the fluid and the duct.

How to Calculate Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct?

Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct calculator uses Friction Factor for Laminar Flow = 64/Reynolds Number to calculate the Friction Factor for Laminar Flow, Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the frictional force exerted by a fluid on the walls of a duct, influencing the flow behavior and pressure drop in laminar flow conditions. Friction Factor for Laminar Flow is denoted by f_laminar symbol.

How to calculate Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct, enter Reynolds Number (Re) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.8 = 64/80.

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What is Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct?

Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the frictional force exerted by a fluid on the walls of a duct, influencing the flow behavior and pressure drop in laminar flow conditions and is represented as f_laminar = 64/Re or Friction Factor for Laminar Flow = 64/Reynolds Number. Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

How to calculate Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct?

Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the frictional force exerted by a fluid on the walls of a duct, influencing the flow behavior and pressure drop in laminar flow conditions is calculated using Friction Factor for Laminar Flow = 64/Reynolds Number. To calculate Friction Factor for Laminar Flow in Duct, you need Reynolds Number (Re). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number 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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