Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation Calculator

✖Condensate Flow refers to the flowrate of the liquid condensate formed due to condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.ⓘ Condensate Flow [W_c]			+10% -10%
✖Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger.ⓘ Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger [N_t]			+10% -10%
✖Length of tube in Heat Exchanger is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a heat exchanger.ⓘ Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger [L_t]			+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 for Outside Condensation [Γ_h]

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Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Horizontal Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger)
Γ_h = W_c/(N_t*L_t)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

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.
Condensate Flow - (Measured in Kilogram per Second) - Condensate Flow refers to the flowrate of the liquid condensate formed due to condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.
Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger - Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger.
Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger - (Measured in Meter) - Length of tube in Heat Exchanger is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a heat exchanger.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Condensate Flow: 12.45 Kilogram per Second --> 12.45 Kilogram per Second No Conversion Required
Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger: 360 --> No Conversion Required
Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger: 4500 Millimeter --> 4.5 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

Γ_h = W_c/(N_t*L_t) --> 12.45/(360*4.5)

Evaluating ... ...

Γ_h = 0.00768518518518518

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.00768518518518518 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.00768518518518518 ≈ 0.007685 <-- Horizontal Tube Loading

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation Formula

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Horizontal Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger)
Γ_h = W_c/(N_t*L_t)

What is the Significance of Tube Loading in Condenser?

Tube loading in a condenser refers to the amount of vapor or gas that the condenser is designed to handle, and it is a critical parameter in the design and operation of the condensation process. Tube loading directly affects the capacity of the condenser, determining the maximum amount of vapor it can efficiently handle. Understanding tube loading is crucial for designing condensers that can meet the required throughput of a process. Tube loading considerations help in determining the optimal flow rate of the cooling medium (often water) through the condenser. Controlling the cooling medium flow rate is essential for maintaining the desired temperature conditions for condensation.

How to Calculate Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation?

Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation calculator uses Horizontal Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger) to calculate the Horizontal Tube Loading, The Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation formula is defined as the film formation that occurs over the tubes in a horizontal condenser while the vapor gets condensed over the tubes all over its length. Horizontal Tube Loading is denoted by Γ_h symbol.

How to calculate Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation, enter Condensate Flow (W_c), Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger (N_t) & Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger (L_t) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.007685 = 12.45/(360*4.5).

FAQ

What is Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation?

The Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation formula is defined as the film formation that occurs over the tubes in a horizontal condenser while the vapor gets condensed over the tubes all over its length and is represented as Γ_h = W_c/(N_t*L_t) or Horizontal Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger). Condensate Flow refers to the flowrate of the liquid condensate formed due to condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger, Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger & Length of tube in Heat Exchanger is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a heat exchanger.

How to calculate Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation?

The Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation formula is defined as the film formation that occurs over the tubes in a horizontal condenser while the vapor gets condensed over the tubes all over its length is calculated using Horizontal Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger). To calculate Horizontal Tube Loading for Outside Condensation, you need Condensate Flow (W_c), Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger (N_t) & Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger (L_t). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Condensate Flow, Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger & Length of Tube in Heat Exchanger 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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