Heat diffusivity given Lewis number Calculator

✖The Lewis Number is a dimensionless number defined as the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity.ⓘ Lewis Number [L_e]			+10% -10%
✖Mass Diffusivity is a proportionality constant between the molar flux due to molecular diffusion and the gradient in the concentration of the species.ⓘ Mass Diffusivity [M_d]			+10% -10%

✖Heat diffusivity is the thermal conductivity divided by density and specific heat capacity at constant pressure.ⓘ Heat diffusivity given Lewis number [H_d]

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Heat diffusivity given Lewis number Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Heat Diffusivity = Lewis Number*Mass Diffusivity
H_d = L_e*M_d
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Heat Diffusivity - (Measured in Square Meter Per Second) - Heat diffusivity is the thermal conductivity divided by density and specific heat capacity at constant pressure.
Lewis Number - The Lewis Number is a dimensionless number defined as the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity.
Mass Diffusivity - (Measured in Square Meter Per Second) - Mass Diffusivity is a proportionality constant between the molar flux due to molecular diffusion and the gradient in the concentration of the species.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Lewis Number: 4.5 --> No Conversion Required
Mass Diffusivity: 0.08 Square Meter Per Second --> 0.08 Square Meter Per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

H_d = L_e*M_d --> 4.5*0.08

Evaluating ... ...

H_d = 0.36

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.36 Square Meter Per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.36 Square Meter Per Second <-- Heat Diffusivity

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Heat diffusivity given Lewis number Formula

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Heat Diffusivity = Lewis Number*Mass Diffusivity
H_d = L_e*M_d

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How to Calculate Heat diffusivity given Lewis number?

Heat diffusivity given Lewis number calculator uses Heat Diffusivity = Lewis Number*Mass Diffusivity to calculate the Heat Diffusivity, Heat diffusivity given Lewis number is a dimensionless number that characterizes the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity. It is important in processes where heat and mass transfer occur simultaneously, such as in combustion, drying, or humidification. Heat Diffusivity is denoted by H_d symbol.

How to calculate Heat diffusivity given Lewis number using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Heat diffusivity given Lewis number, enter Lewis Number (L_e) & Mass Diffusivity (M_d) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Heat diffusivity given Lewis number calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.36 = 4.5*0.08.

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What is Heat diffusivity given Lewis number?

Heat diffusivity given Lewis number is a dimensionless number that characterizes the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity. It is important in processes where heat and mass transfer occur simultaneously, such as in combustion, drying, or humidification and is represented as H_d = L_e*M_d or Heat Diffusivity = Lewis Number*Mass Diffusivity. The Lewis Number is a dimensionless number defined as the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity & Mass Diffusivity is a proportionality constant between the molar flux due to molecular diffusion and the gradient in the concentration of the species.

How to calculate Heat diffusivity given Lewis number?

Heat diffusivity given Lewis number is a dimensionless number that characterizes the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity. It is important in processes where heat and mass transfer occur simultaneously, such as in combustion, drying, or humidification is calculated using Heat Diffusivity = Lewis Number*Mass Diffusivity. To calculate Heat diffusivity given Lewis number, you need Lewis Number (L_e) & Mass Diffusivity (M_d). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Lewis Number & Mass Diffusivity 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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