Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow Calculator

✖Reynolds Number Dia is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.ⓘ Reynolds Number Dia [Re_D]

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✖The Friction factor or Moody chart is the plot of the relative roughness (e/D) of a pipe against Reynold's number.ⓘ Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow [f]

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Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Friction Factor = 0.316*Reynolds Number Dia^-0.25
f = 0.316*Re_D^-0.25
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Friction Factor - The Friction factor or Moody chart is the plot of the relative roughness (e/D) of a pipe against Reynold's number.
Reynolds Number Dia - Reynolds Number Dia is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Reynolds Number Dia: 1600 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

f = 0.316*Re_D^-0.25 --> 0.316*1600^-0.25

Evaluating ... ...

f = 0.0499639870306604

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0499639870306604 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0499639870306604 ≈ 0.049964 <-- Friction Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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LaTeX Go Friction Factor = 1.325/((ln((Surface Roughness/3.7*Diameter)+(5.74/(Reynolds Number^0.9))))^2)

Friction factor for Re greater than 2300

LaTeX Go Friction Factor = 0.25*(1.82*log10(Reynolds Number Dia)-1.64)^-2

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LaTeX Go Friction Factor = 0.184*Reynolds Number Dia^(-0.2)

Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow

LaTeX Go Friction Factor = 0.316*Reynolds Number Dia^-0.25

Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow Formula

LaTeX Go

Friction Factor = 0.316*Reynolds Number Dia^-0.25
f = 0.316*Re_D^-0.25

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Internal flow is a flow for which the fluid is confined by a surface. Hence the boundary layer is unable to develop without eventually being constrained. The internal flow configuration represents a convenient geometry for heating and cooling fluids used in chemical processing, environmental control, and energy conversion technologies. An example includes flow in a pipe.

How to Calculate Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow?

Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow calculator uses Friction Factor = 0.316*Reynolds Number Dia^-0.25 to calculate the Friction Factor, The Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow formula is defined as the loss of pressure of a fluid in a pipe due to the interactions in between the fluid and the pipe. Friction Factor is denoted by f symbol.

How to calculate Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow, enter Reynolds Number Dia (Re_D) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.049964 = 0.316*1600^-0.25.

FAQ

What is Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow?

The Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow formula is defined as the loss of pressure of a fluid in a pipe due to the interactions in between the fluid and the pipe and is represented as f = 0.316*Re_D^-0.25 or Friction Factor = 0.316*Reynolds Number Dia^-0.25. Reynolds Number Dia is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.

How to calculate Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow?

The Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow formula is defined as the loss of pressure of a fluid in a pipe due to the interactions in between the fluid and the pipe is calculated using Friction Factor = 0.316*Reynolds Number Dia^-0.25. To calculate Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow, you need Reynolds Number Dia (Re_D). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number Dia 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 Friction Factor?

In this formula, Friction Factor uses Reynolds Number Dia. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Friction Factor = 0.25*(1.82*log10(Reynolds Number Dia)-1.64)^-2
Friction Factor = 0.184*Reynolds Number Dia^(-0.2)
Friction Factor = 1.325/((ln((Surface Roughness/3.7*Diameter)+(5.74/(Reynolds Number^0.9))))^2)

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