Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes Calculator

✖Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger is the proportionality constant for the heat flux during conduction heat transfer in a heat exchanger.ⓘ Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger [k_f]			+10% -10%
✖Fluid Density in Heat Transfer is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies.ⓘ Fluid Density in Heat Transfer [ρ_f]			+10% -10%
✖Density of Vapor is defined as the ratio of mass to the volume of vapor at particular temperature.ⓘ Density of Vapor [ρ_V]			+10% -10%
✖Fluid viscosity at Average Temperature in Heat Exchanger is a fundamental property of fluids that characterizes their resistance to flow in a heat exchanger.ⓘ Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature [μ]			+10% -10%
✖Horizontal Tube Loading refers to the film formation of liquid condensate over the tubes inclined in horizontal orientation in a condenser type heat exchanger.ⓘ Horizontal Tube Loading [Γ_h]			+10% -10%
✖Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger is defined as the tube count that are aligned in the vertical position just in center of the bundle layout of tubes.ⓘ Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger [N_Vertical]			+10% -10%

✖Average Condensation Coefficient is the mean heat transfer coefficient considering both inner and outer heat transfer during condensation.ⓘ Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes [h_average]

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Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g])/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Horizontal Tube Loading))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6))
h_average = 0.95*k_f*((ρ_f*(ρ_f-ρ_V)*([g])/(μ*Γ_h))^(1/3))*(N_Vertical^(-1/6))
This formula uses 1 Constants, 7 Variables

Constants Used

[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth Value Taken As 9.80665

Variables Used

Average Condensation Coefficient - (Measured in Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin) - Average Condensation Coefficient is the mean heat transfer coefficient considering both inner and outer heat transfer during condensation.
Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger - (Measured in Watt per Meter per K) - Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger is the proportionality constant for the heat flux during conduction heat transfer in a heat exchanger.
Fluid Density in Heat Transfer - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Fluid Density in Heat Transfer is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies.
Density of Vapor - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Density of Vapor is defined as the ratio of mass to the volume of vapor at particular temperature.
Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Fluid viscosity at Average Temperature in Heat Exchanger is a fundamental property of fluids that characterizes their resistance to flow in a heat exchanger.
Horizontal Tube Loading - Horizontal Tube Loading refers to the film formation of liquid condensate over the tubes inclined in horizontal orientation in a condenser type heat exchanger.
Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger - Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger is defined as the tube count that are aligned in the vertical position just in center of the bundle layout of tubes.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger: 3.4 Watt per Meter per K --> 3.4 Watt per Meter per K No Conversion Required
Fluid Density in Heat Transfer: 995 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 995 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Density of Vapor: 1.712 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 1.712 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature: 1.005 Pascal Second --> 1.005 Pascal Second No Conversion Required
Horizontal Tube Loading: 0.007685 --> No Conversion Required
Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger: 270 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

h_average = 0.95*k_f*((ρ_f*(ρ_f-ρ_V)*([g])/(μ*Γ_h))^(1/3))*(N_Vertical^(-1/6)) --> 0.95*3.4*((995*(995-1.712)*([g])/(1.005*0.007685))^(1/3))*(270^(-1/6))

Evaluating ... ...

h_average = 1370.39226548401

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1370.39226548401 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1370.39226548401 ≈ 1370.392 Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin <-- Average Condensation Coefficient

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Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes

LaTeX Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g]/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6))

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Inside Vertical Tubes

LaTeX Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]*(pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger*Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3)

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Outside Vertical Tubes

LaTeX Go Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]*(pi*Pipe Outer Dia*Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3)

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Plate Heat Exchanger

LaTeX Go Plate Film Coefficient = 0.26*(Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger/Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchanger)*(Reynold Number for Fluid^0.65)*(Prandlt Number for Fluid^0.4)*(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature/Fluid Viscosity at Tube Wall Temperature)^0.14

Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes Formula

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What is Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Outside Tubes?

Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Outside Tubes is the heat transfer coefficient when the vapors gets condensed into liquid phase on to the surface of tubes in a shell and tube heat exchanger. Such process equipment are called as Horizontal Condensers.

What is Condenser?

Condenser is a special type of Heat Exchanger in which hot vapors transfer their latent heat to the colder fluid and thus results into condensation of vapors into liquid phase.

How to Calculate Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes?

Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes calculator uses Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g])/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Horizontal Tube Loading))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6)) to calculate the Average Condensation Coefficient, The Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes formula is defined When a vapor condenses on the outside surface of a horizontal tube, heat is transferred from the vapor to the tube wall. Average Condensation Coefficient is denoted by h_average symbol.

How to calculate Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes, enter Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger (k_f), Fluid Density in Heat Transfer (ρ_f), Density of Vapor (ρ_V), Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature (μ), Horizontal Tube Loading (Γ_h) & Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger (N_Vertical) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1370.392 = 0.95*3.4*((995*(995-1.712)*([g])/(1.005*0.007685))^(1/3))*(270^(-1/6)).

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What is Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes?

The Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes formula is defined When a vapor condenses on the outside surface of a horizontal tube, heat is transferred from the vapor to the tube wall and is represented as h_average = 0.95*k_f*((ρ_f*(ρ_f-ρ_V)*([g])/(μ*Γ_h))^(1/3))*(N_Vertical^(-1/6)) or Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g])/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Horizontal Tube Loading))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6)). Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger is the proportionality constant for the heat flux during conduction heat transfer in a heat exchanger, Fluid Density in Heat Transfer is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies, Density of Vapor is defined as the ratio of mass to the volume of vapor at particular temperature, Fluid viscosity at Average Temperature in Heat Exchanger is a fundamental property of fluids that characterizes their resistance to flow in a heat exchanger, Horizontal Tube Loading refers to the film formation of liquid condensate over the tubes inclined in horizontal orientation in a condenser type heat exchanger & Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger is defined as the tube count that are aligned in the vertical position just in center of the bundle layout of tubes.

How to calculate Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes?

The Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes formula is defined When a vapor condenses on the outside surface of a horizontal tube, heat is transferred from the vapor to the tube wall is calculated using Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g])/(Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature*Horizontal Tube Loading))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6)). To calculate Heat Transfer Coefficient with Tube Loading for Condensation Outside Horizontal Tubes, you need Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger (k_f), Fluid Density in Heat Transfer (ρ_f), Density of Vapor (ρ_V), Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature (μ), Horizontal Tube Loading (Γ_h) & Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger (N_Vertical). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger, Fluid Density in Heat Transfer, Density of Vapor, Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature, Horizontal Tube Loading & Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger 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 Average Condensation Coefficient?

In this formula, Average Condensation Coefficient uses Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger, Fluid Density in Heat Transfer, Density of Vapor, Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature, Horizontal Tube Loading & Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]*(pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger*Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3)
Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.95*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*([g]/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3))*(Number of Tubes in Vertical Row of Exchanger^(-1/6))
Average Condensation Coefficient = 0.926*Thermal Conductivity in Heat Exchanger*((Fluid Density in Heat Transfer/Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)*(Fluid Density in Heat Transfer-Density of Vapor)*[g]*(pi*Pipe Outer Dia*Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger/Mass Flowrate in Heat Exchanger))^(1/3)

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