Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter Calculator

✖Bundle Diameter refers to the diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger.ⓘ Bundle Diameter [D_B]			+10% -10%
✖Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.ⓘ Pipe Outer Diameter [D_Outer]			+10% -10%

✖Number of tubes in a heat exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger.ⓘ Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter [N_Tubes]

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Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Number of Tubes = 0.319*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.142
N_Tubes = 0.319*(D_B/D_Outer)^2.142
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Number of Tubes - Number of tubes in a heat exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger.
Bundle Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Bundle Diameter refers to the diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger.
Pipe Outer Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Bundle Diameter: 542 Millimeter --> 0.542 Meter (Check conversion here)
Pipe Outer Diameter: 19 Millimeter --> 0.019 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

N_Tubes = 0.319*(D_B/D_Outer)^2.142 --> 0.319*(0.542/0.019)^2.142

Evaluating ... ...

N_Tubes = 417.760083786412

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

417.760083786412 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

417.760083786412 ≈ 418 <-- Number of Tubes

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Number of Tubes = 0.319*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.142
N_Tubes = 0.319*(D_B/D_Outer)^2.142

What is Bundle Diameter in Heat Exchanger?

The bundle diameter in a shell and tube heat exchanger is the diameter of the tube bundle, which is a critical component influencing heat transfer efficiency, pressure drop, and maintenance considerations. In a single pass design/1-Tube pass, fluid flows through the tubes only once. The inlet of one fluid is connected to one end of the tubes, and the outlet is connected to the other end. This design is simple and suitable for applications where a moderate level of heat transfer is required.

What is Triangular Pitch?

Triangular Pitch Pattern is the shape of accommodating the tubes in the shell and tube Heat Exchanger. This pattern is used when the fluid in tube side is corrosive/ fouling. Triangular Pattern Tube Pitch provides the Highest heat transfer Coefficient among all patterns available.

How to Calculate Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter?

Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter calculator uses Number of Tubes = 0.319*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.142 to calculate the Number of Tubes, The Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter formula is defined as the number of tubes that can be accommodated in a triangular pattern in a shell and tube heat exchanger. Number of Tubes is denoted by N_Tubes symbol.

How to calculate Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter, enter Bundle Diameter (D_B) & Pipe Outer Diameter (D_Outer) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter calculation can be explained with given input values -> 450 = 0.319*(0.542/0.019)^2.142.

FAQ

What is Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter?

The Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter formula is defined as the number of tubes that can be accommodated in a triangular pattern in a shell and tube heat exchanger and is represented as N_Tubes = 0.319*(D_B/D_Outer)^2.142 or Number of Tubes = 0.319*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.142. Bundle Diameter refers to the diameter of the tube bundle within the heat exchanger & Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.

How to calculate Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter?

The Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter formula is defined as the number of tubes that can be accommodated in a triangular pattern in a shell and tube heat exchanger is calculated using Number of Tubes = 0.319*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.142. To calculate Number of Tubes in One Pass Triangular Pitch given Bundle Diameter, you need Bundle Diameter (D_B) & Pipe Outer Diameter (D_Outer). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Bundle Diameter & Pipe Outer Diameter 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 Number of Tubes?

In this formula, Number of Tubes uses Bundle Diameter & Pipe Outer Diameter. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Number of Tubes = 4*Mass Flowrate/(Fluid Density*Fluid Velocity*pi*(Pipe Inner Diameter)^2)
Number of Tubes = 0.249*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.207
Number of Tubes = 0.175*(Bundle Diameter/Pipe Outer Diameter)^2.285

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