Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes Calculator

✖Mass Flowrate is the mass of a substance that passes per unit of time.ⓘ Mass Flowrate [M_flow]			+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%
✖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 [N_Tubes]			+10% -10%
✖Pipe inner diameter is the inner diameter where in the flow of fluid takes place. Pipe thickness is not taken into account.ⓘ Pipe Inner Diameter [D_inner]			+10% -10%

✖Fluid Velocity is defined as the speed with which fluid flows inside a tube or pipe.ⓘ Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes [V_f]

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Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes

Formula

V f = \frac{4 \cdot M flow}{ρ fluid \cdot N Tubes \cdot π \cdot {(D inner)}^{2}}

Example

2.462956 m/s = \frac{4 \cdot 14 kg/s}{995 kg/m³ \cdot 55 \cdot π \cdot {(11.5 mm)}^{2}}

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Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Fluid Velocity = (4*Mass Flowrate)/(Fluid Density*Number of Tubes*pi*(Pipe Inner Diameter)^2)
V_f = (4*M_flow)/(ρ_fluid*N_Tubes*pi*(D_inner)^2)
This formula uses 1 Constants, 5 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Variables Used

Fluid Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Fluid Velocity is defined as the speed with which fluid flows inside a tube or pipe.
Mass Flowrate - (Measured in Kilogram per Second) - Mass Flowrate is the mass of a substance that passes per unit of time.
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.
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.
Pipe Inner Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Pipe inner diameter is the inner diameter where in the flow of fluid takes place. Pipe thickness is not taken into account.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Mass Flowrate: 14 Kilogram per Second --> 14 Kilogram per Second No Conversion Required
Fluid Density: 995 Kilogram per Cubic Meter --> 995 Kilogram per Cubic Meter No Conversion Required
Number of Tubes: 55 --> No Conversion Required
Pipe Inner Diameter: 11.5 Millimeter --> 0.0115 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_f = (4*M_flow)/(ρ_fluid*N_Tubes*pi*(D_inner)^2) --> (4*14)/(995*55*pi*(0.0115)^2)

Evaluating ... ...

V_f = 2.46295628357181

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.46295628357181 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.46295628357181 ≈ 2.462956 Meter per Second <-- Fluid Velocity

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes Formula

Fluid Velocity = (4*Mass Flowrate)/(Fluid Density*Number of Tubes*pi*(Pipe Inner Diameter)^2)
V_f = (4*M_flow)/(ρ_fluid*N_Tubes*pi*(D_inner)^2)

What is Significance of Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger?

The number of tubes in a heat exchanger is a critical design parameter that significantly impacts the performance and characteristics of the heat exchanger. The number of tubes directly influences the total heat transfer area of the heat exchanger. More tubes mean a larger surface area for heat exchange between the hot and cold fluids. This leads to improved heat transfer efficiency and better overall performance.

What is Shell and Tube heat exchanger?

A Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger is a common type of heat exchanger used in various industrial applications to transfer heat between two fluids. It consists of a large, cylindrical outer shell (usually made of metal) with multiple smaller tubes (also made of metal) running through it. The tubes are arranged in a bundle inside the shell and are typically oriented parallel to the shell's longitudinal axis.

How to Calculate Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes?

Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes calculator uses Fluid Velocity = (4*Mass Flowrate)/(Fluid Density*Number of Tubes*pi*(Pipe Inner Diameter)^2) to calculate the Fluid Velocity, The Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes formula is defined as speed with which the fluid allocated on the tube side flows in a shell and tube heat exchanger. Fluid Velocity is denoted by V_f symbol.

How to calculate Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes, enter Mass Flowrate (M_flow), Fluid Density (ρ_fluid), Number of Tubes (N_Tubes) & Pipe Inner Diameter (D_inner) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.462956 = (4*14)/(995*55*pi*(0.0115)^2).

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What is Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes?

The Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes formula is defined as speed with which the fluid allocated on the tube side flows in a shell and tube heat exchanger and is represented as V_f = (4*M_flow)/(ρ_fluid*N_Tubes*pi*(D_inner)^2) or Fluid Velocity = (4*Mass Flowrate)/(Fluid Density*Number of Tubes*pi*(Pipe Inner Diameter)^2). Mass Flowrate is the mass of a substance that passes per unit of time, Fluid Density is defined as the ratio of mass of given fluid with respect to the volume that it occupies, Number of tubes in a heat exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger & Pipe inner diameter is the inner diameter where in the flow of fluid takes place. Pipe thickness is not taken into account.

How to calculate Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes?

The Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes formula is defined as speed with which the fluid allocated on the tube side flows in a shell and tube heat exchanger is calculated using Fluid Velocity = (4*Mass Flowrate)/(Fluid Density*Number of Tubes*pi*(Pipe Inner Diameter)^2). To calculate Tube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of Tubes, you need Mass Flowrate (M_flow), Fluid Density (ρ_fluid), Number of Tubes (N_Tubes) & Pipe Inner Diameter (D_inner). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Mass Flowrate, Fluid Density, Number of Tubes & Pipe Inner Diameter 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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