Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles Calculator

✖The Reynolds number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.ⓘ Reynolds Number [Re]			+10% -10%
✖Schimdt Number is relation between viscosity and Diffusivity.ⓘ Schimdt Number [Sc]			+10% -10%
✖Diffusivity of Flow is Diffusion of respective Fluid into the Stream, where the fluid is subjected to flow.ⓘ Diffusivity of Flow [d]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter of Tube is the Outer Diameter of the Tube, where the Fluid is subjected to flow through it.ⓘ Diameter of Tube [d_Tube]			+10% -10%

✖Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient describes the efficiency of mass transfer between a gas phase and a liquid phase in a system.ⓘ Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles [k_g]

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Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = (2+1.8*((Reynolds Number)^(1/2)*(Schimdt Number)^(1/3)))*(Diffusivity of Flow/Diameter of Tube)
k_g = (2+1.8*((Re)^(1/2)*(Sc)^(1/3)))*(d/d_Tube)
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient describes the efficiency of mass transfer between a gas phase and a liquid phase in a system.
Reynolds Number - The Reynolds number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.
Schimdt Number - Schimdt Number is relation between viscosity and Diffusivity.
Diffusivity of Flow - (Measured in Square Meter Per Second) - Diffusivity of Flow is Diffusion of respective Fluid into the Stream, where the fluid is subjected to flow.
Diameter of Tube - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Tube is the Outer Diameter of the Tube, where the Fluid is subjected to flow through it.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Reynolds Number: 5000 --> No Conversion Required
Schimdt Number: 2.87E-06 --> No Conversion Required
Diffusivity of Flow: 1.934E-05 Square Meter Per Second --> 1.934E-05 Square Meter Per Second No Conversion Required
Diameter of Tube: 5.88E-05 Meter --> 5.88E-05 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

k_g = (2+1.8*((Re)^(1/2)*(Sc)^(1/3)))*(d/d_Tube) --> (2+1.8*((5000)^(1/2)*(2.87E-06)^(1/3)))*(1.934E-05/5.88E-05)

Evaluating ... ...

k_g = 1.25275049991451

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.25275049991451 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.25275049991451 ≈ 1.25275 Meter per Second <-- Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient

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Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles Formula

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Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = (2+1.8*((Reynolds Number)^(1/2)*(Schimdt Number)^(1/3)))*(Diffusivity of Flow/Diameter of Tube)
k_g = (2+1.8*((Re)^(1/2)*(Sc)^(1/3)))*(d/d_Tube)

What is Re ?

The Reynolds number (Re) is a dimensionless quantity used in fluid mechanics and heat transfer to predict the flow patterns in different fluid flow situations.

What is Sc ?

The Schmidt number (Sc) is a dimensionless number used in fluid mechanics and heat transfer to characterize the relative importance of momentum and mass transfer in a fluid. It is particularly relevant in situations where both heat and mass transfer are occurring simultaneously.

How to Calculate Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles?

Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles calculator uses Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = (2+1.8*((Reynolds Number)^(1/2)*(Schimdt Number)^(1/3)))*(Diffusivity of Flow/Diameter of Tube) to calculate the Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient, The Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles formula is defined as Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient calculated, when fluid is passing through Packed Bed of Particles. Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient is denoted by k_g symbol.

How to calculate Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles, enter Reynolds Number (Re), Schimdt Number (Sc), Diffusivity of Flow (d) & Diameter of Tube (d_Tube) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.25275 = (2+1.8*((5000)^(1/2)*(2.87E-06)^(1/3)))*(1.934E-05/5.88E-05).

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What is Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles?

The Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles formula is defined as Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient calculated, when fluid is passing through Packed Bed of Particles and is represented as k_g = (2+1.8*((Re)^(1/2)*(Sc)^(1/3)))*(d/d_Tube) or Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = (2+1.8*((Reynolds Number)^(1/2)*(Schimdt Number)^(1/3)))*(Diffusivity of Flow/Diameter of Tube). The Reynolds number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities, Schimdt Number is relation between viscosity and Diffusivity, Diffusivity of Flow is Diffusion of respective Fluid into the Stream, where the fluid is subjected to flow & Diameter of Tube is the Outer Diameter of the Tube, where the Fluid is subjected to flow through it.

How to calculate Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles?

The Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles formula is defined as Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient calculated, when fluid is passing through Packed Bed of Particles is calculated using Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = (2+1.8*((Reynolds Number)^(1/2)*(Schimdt Number)^(1/3)))*(Diffusivity of Flow/Diameter of Tube). To calculate Mass Transfer Coefficient of Fluid passing through Packed Bed of Particles, you need Reynolds Number (Re), Schimdt Number (Sc), Diffusivity of Flow (d) & Diameter of Tube (d_Tube). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number, Schimdt Number, Diffusivity of Flow & Diameter of Tube 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 Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient?

In this formula, Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient uses Reynolds Number, Schimdt Number, Diffusivity of Flow & Diameter of Tube. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Overall Gas Phase Mass Transfer Coefficient = (2+0.6*(((Density*Velocity in Tube*Diameter of Tube)/Dynamic Viscosity of Liquid)^(1/2))*((Dynamic Viscosity of Liquid/(Density*Diffusivity of Flow))^(1/3)))*(Diffusivity of Flow/Diameter of Tube)

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