Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid Calculator

✖Pumping Power in a heat exchanger refers to the energy required to circulate the heat transfer fluid (typically a liquid) through the exchanger.ⓘ Pumping Power [P_p]			+10% -10%
✖Fluid Density is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies.ⓘ Fluid Density [ρ_fluid]			+10% -10%
✖Mass Flowrate is the mass of a substance that passes per unit of time.ⓘ Mass Flowrate [M_flow]			+10% -10%

✖Tube Side Pressure Drop is the difference between inlet and outlet pressure of the tube side fluid in a shell and tube heat exchanger.ⓘ Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid [ΔP_{Tube Side}]

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Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Tube Side Pressure Drop = (Pumping Power*Fluid Density)/Mass Flowrate
ΔP_{Tube Side} = (P_p*ρ_fluid)/M_flow
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Tube Side Pressure Drop - (Measured in Pascal) - Tube Side Pressure Drop is the difference between inlet and outlet pressure of the tube side fluid in a shell and tube heat exchanger.
Pumping Power - (Measured in Watt) - Pumping Power in a heat exchanger refers to the energy required to circulate the heat transfer fluid (typically a liquid) through the exchanger.
Fluid Density - (Measured in Kilogram per Cubic Meter) - Fluid Density is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies.
Mass Flowrate - (Measured in Kilogram per Second) - Mass Flowrate is the mass of a substance that passes per unit of time.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Pumping Power: 2629.11 Watt --> 2629.11 Watt No Conversion Required
Fluid Density: 995 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 995 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Mass Flowrate: 14 Kilogram per Second --> 14 Kilogram per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

ΔP_{Tube Side} = (P_p*ρ_fluid)/M_flow --> (2629.11*995)/14

Evaluating ... ...

ΔP_{Tube Side} = 186854.603571429

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

186854.603571429 Pascal --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

186854.603571429 ≈ 186854.6 Pascal <-- Tube Side Pressure Drop

(Calculation completed in 00.006 seconds)

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Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid Formula

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Tube Side Pressure Drop = (Pumping Power*Fluid Density)/Mass Flowrate
ΔP_{Tube Side} = (P_p*ρ_fluid)/M_flow

What is Pumping Power?

Pumping power in a heat exchanger is the energy required to move the heat transfer fluid through the system. It represents the work done by a pump to circulate the fluid, overcoming resistance and maintaining the desired flow rate. Pumping power is typically measured in watts or horsepower and is influenced by factors such as flow rate and pressure differential across the heat exchanger. Minimizing pumping power is essential for optimizing the energy efficiency of the heat exchange process.

What is the Significance of Tube Side Pressure Drop?

The tube side pressure drop in a heat exchanger is a critical parameter that holds significant implications for the design, operation, and efficiency of the heat exchange process.
Tube side pressure drop directly affects the energy efficiency of the heat exchanger. Higher pressure drops require more energy to maintain fluid flow through the system, leading to increased pump power consumption.
Excessive pressure drop can result in higher operating costs due to increased energy consumption. Minimizing pressure drop is crucial for optimizing the cost-effectiveness of the heat exchanger operation.

How to Calculate Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid?

Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid calculator uses Tube Side Pressure Drop = (Pumping Power*Fluid Density)/Mass Flowrate to calculate the Tube Side Pressure Drop, The Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid formula is defined as the decrease in pressure that occurs as a fluid flows through the tubes of the heat exchanger. Tube Side Pressure Drop is denoted by ΔP_{Tube Side} symbol.

How to calculate Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid, enter Pumping Power (P_p), Fluid Density (ρ_fluid) & Mass Flowrate (M_flow) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid calculation can be explained with given input values -> 186854.6 = (2629.11*995)/14.

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What is Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid?

The Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid formula is defined as the decrease in pressure that occurs as a fluid flows through the tubes of the heat exchanger and is represented as ΔP_{Tube Side} = (P_p*ρ_fluid)/M_flow or Tube Side Pressure Drop = (Pumping Power*Fluid Density)/Mass Flowrate. Pumping Power in a heat exchanger refers to the energy required to circulate the heat transfer fluid (typically a liquid) through the exchanger, Fluid Density is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies & Mass Flowrate is the mass of a substance that passes per unit of time.

How to calculate Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid?

The Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid formula is defined as the decrease in pressure that occurs as a fluid flows through the tubes of the heat exchanger is calculated using Tube Side Pressure Drop = (Pumping Power*Fluid Density)/Mass Flowrate. To calculate Tube Side Pressure Drop given Pumping Power and Mass Flowrate of Fluid, you need Pumping Power (P_p), Fluid Density (ρ_fluid) & Mass Flowrate (M_flow). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Pumping Power, Fluid Density & Mass Flowrate 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 Tube Side Pressure Drop?

In this formula, Tube Side Pressure Drop uses Pumping Power, Fluid Density & Mass Flowrate. We can use 2 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Tube Side Pressure Drop = Number of Tube-Side Passes*(8*Friction Factor*(Length of Tube/Pipe Inner Diameter)*(Fluid Viscosity at Bulk Temperature/Fluid Viscosity at Wall Temperature)^-0.25+2.5)*(Fluid Density/2)*(Fluid Velocity^2)
Tube Side Pressure Drop = Number of Tube-Side Passes*(8*Friction Factor*(Length of Tube/Pipe Inner Diameter)*(Fluid Viscosity at Bulk Temperature/Fluid Viscosity at Wall Temperature)^-0.14+2.5)*(Fluid Density/2)*(Fluid Velocity^2)

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