Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow Calculator

✖Local Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity used to predict the nature of fluid flow, specifically in laminar flow, to determine the flow characteristics.ⓘ Local Reynolds Number [Re_l]			+10% -10%
✖Schmidt Number is a dimensionless number used to characterize fluid flows, particularly in laminar flow, to describe the ratio of momentum diffusivity to mass diffusivity.ⓘ Schmidt Number [Sc]			+10% -10%

✖Local Sherwood Number is a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the convective mass transport in laminar flow, indicating the ratio of convective to diffusive mass transport.ⓘ Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow [L_sh]

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Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Local Sherwood Number = 0.332*(Local Reynolds Number^0.5)*(Schmidt Number^0.333)
L_sh = 0.332*(Re_l^0.5)*(Sc^0.333)
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Local Sherwood Number - Local Sherwood Number is a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the convective mass transport in laminar flow, indicating the ratio of convective to diffusive mass transport.
Local Reynolds Number - Local Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity used to predict the nature of fluid flow, specifically in laminar flow, to determine the flow characteristics.
Schmidt Number - Schmidt Number is a dimensionless number used to characterize fluid flows, particularly in laminar flow, to describe the ratio of momentum diffusivity to mass diffusivity.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Local Reynolds Number: 1.10961 --> No Conversion Required
Schmidt Number: 12 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

L_sh = 0.332*(Re_l^0.5)*(Sc^0.333) --> 0.332*(1.10961^0.5)*(12^0.333)

Evaluating ... ...

L_sh = 0.800001165397039

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.800001165397039 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.800001165397039 ≈ 0.800001 <-- Local Sherwood Number

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow Formula

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Local Sherwood Number = 0.332*(Local Reynolds Number^0.5)*(Schmidt Number^0.333)
L_sh = 0.332*(Re_l^0.5)*(Sc^0.333)

What is Local Sherwood Number?

The local Sherwood number is a dimensionless parameter used in mass transfer analysis to characterize the mass transfer rate at a specific location on a surface in relation to the concentration gradient. It is defined as the ratio of the convective mass transfer coefficient to the diffusion coefficient, reflecting the relative importance of convective and diffusive mass transfer processes. The local Sherwood number varies along a surface depending on factors such as flow conditions, surface geometry, and concentration gradients. It is particularly useful in designing and optimizing processes involving mass transfer, such as chemical reactors, heat exchangers, and absorption systems. Understanding the local Sherwood number helps engineers improve efficiency and effectiveness in various applications.

How to Calculate Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow?

Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow calculator uses Local Sherwood Number = 0.332*(Local Reynolds Number^0.5)*(Schmidt Number^0.333) to calculate the Local Sherwood Number, Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the convective mass transfer between a flat plate and a fluid flowing over it in a laminar regime, providing a measure of the mass transfer rate. Local Sherwood Number is denoted by L_sh symbol.

How to calculate Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow, enter Local Reynolds Number (Re_l) & Schmidt Number (Sc) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.563231 = 0.332*(1.10961^0.5)*(12^0.333).

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What is Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow?

Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the convective mass transfer between a flat plate and a fluid flowing over it in a laminar regime, providing a measure of the mass transfer rate and is represented as L_sh = 0.332*(Re_l^0.5)*(Sc^0.333) or Local Sherwood Number = 0.332*(Local Reynolds Number^0.5)*(Schmidt Number^0.333). Local Reynolds Number is a dimensionless quantity used to predict the nature of fluid flow, specifically in laminar flow, to determine the flow characteristics & Schmidt Number is a dimensionless number used to characterize fluid flows, particularly in laminar flow, to describe the ratio of momentum diffusivity to mass diffusivity.

How to calculate Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow?

Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the convective mass transfer between a flat plate and a fluid flowing over it in a laminar regime, providing a measure of the mass transfer rate is calculated using Local Sherwood Number = 0.332*(Local Reynolds Number^0.5)*(Schmidt Number^0.333). To calculate Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow, you need Local Reynolds Number (Re_l) & Schmidt Number (Sc). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Local Reynolds Number & Schmidt Number 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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