Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger Calculator

✖Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.ⓘ Pipe Outer Diameter [D_Outer]			+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%

✖Equivalent diameter represents a single characteristic length that takes into account the cross-sectional shape and flow path of a non-circular or irregularly shaped channel or duct.ⓘ Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger [D_e]

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Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Equivalent Diameter = (1.27/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.785*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2))
D_e = (1.27/D_Outer)*((P_Tube^2)-0.785*(D_Outer^2))
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Equivalent Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Equivalent diameter represents a single characteristic length that takes into account the cross-sectional shape and flow path of a non-circular or irregularly shaped channel or duct.
Pipe Outer Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.
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

Pipe Outer Diameter: 19 Millimeter --> 0.019 Meter (Check conversion here)
Tube Pitch: 23 Millimeter --> 0.023 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

D_e = (1.27/D_Outer)*((P_Tube^2)-0.785*(D_Outer^2)) --> (1.27/0.019)*((0.023^2)-0.785*(0.019^2))

Evaluating ... ...

D_e = 0.0164174236842105

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0164174236842105 Meter -->16.4174236842105 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

16.4174236842105 ≈ 16.41742 Millimeter <-- Equivalent Diameter

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger Formula

LaTeX Go

Equivalent Diameter = (1.27/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.785*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2))
D_e = (1.27/D_Outer)*((P_Tube^2)-0.785*(D_Outer^2))

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.

What is Tube Pitch and Equivalent Diameter?

Tube pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in the tube bundle. Generally the value of pitch is taken as 1.25 times the outer pipe diameter.
The Equivalent Diameter is a concept used to simplify the analysis of heat exchangers with non-circular tubes, such as triangular or square tubes.
Square Pitch Pattern is used when the fluid in tube side is less corrosive and no regular cleaning could be provided to the tubes.
Square Pattern Tube Pitch provides the Least heat transfer Coefficient.

How to Calculate Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger?

Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger calculator uses Equivalent Diameter = (1.27/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.785*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2)) to calculate the Equivalent Diameter, The Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger formula is defined for square pattern tube arrangements in a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger. Equivalent Diameter is denoted by D_e symbol.

How to calculate Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger, enter Pipe Outer Diameter (D_Outer) & Tube Pitch (P_Tube) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger calculation can be explained with given input values -> 16417.42 = (1.27/0.019)*((0.023^2)-0.785*(0.019^2)).

FAQ

What is Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger?

The Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger formula is defined for square pattern tube arrangements in a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger and is represented as D_e = (1.27/D_Outer)*((P_Tube^2)-0.785*(D_Outer^2)) or Equivalent Diameter = (1.27/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.785*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2)). Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it & 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 Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger?

The Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger formula is defined for square pattern tube arrangements in a Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger is calculated using Equivalent Diameter = (1.27/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.785*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2)). To calculate Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger, you need Pipe Outer Diameter (D_Outer) & Tube Pitch (P_Tube). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Pipe Outer Diameter & 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 Equivalent Diameter?

In this formula, Equivalent Diameter uses Pipe Outer Diameter & Tube Pitch. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Equivalent Diameter = (1.10/Pipe Outer Diameter)*((Tube Pitch^2)-0.917*(Pipe Outer Diameter^2))

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