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Average Heat Transfer Coefficient is equal to the heat flow (Q) across the heat-transfer surface divided by the average temperature (Δt) and the area of the heat-transfer surface (A). Check FAQs
h ̅=0.725(ρf(ρf-ρv)[g]hfg(kf3)DTubeμf(TSat-Tw))0.25
h ̅ - Average Heat Transfer Coefficient?ρf - Density of Liquid Film?ρv - Density of Vapor?hfg - Latent Heat of Vaporization?kf - Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate?DTube - Diameter of Tube?μf - Viscosity of Film?TSat - Saturation Temperature?Tw - Plate Surface Temperature?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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119.8098Edit=0.725(96Edit(96Edit-0.5Edit)9.80662.3E+6Edit(0.67Edit3)9.71Edit0.029Edit(373Edit-82Edit))0.25
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
h ̅=0.725(ρf(ρf-ρv)[g]hfg(kf3)DTubeμf(TSat-Tw))0.25
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
h ̅=0.725(96kg/m³(96kg/m³-0.5kg/m³)[g]2.3E+6J/kg(0.67W/(m*K)3)9.71m0.029N*s/m²(373K-82K))0.25
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
h ̅=0.725(96kg/m³(96kg/m³-0.5kg/m³)9.8066m/s²2.3E+6J/kg(0.67W/(m*K)3)9.71m0.029N*s/m²(373K-82K))0.25
Next Step Convert Units
h ̅=0.725(96kg/m³(96kg/m³-0.5kg/m³)9.8066m/s²2.3E+6J/kg(0.67W/(m*K)3)9.71m0.029Pa*s(373K-82K))0.25
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
h ̅=0.725(96(96-0.5)9.80662.3E+6(0.673)9.710.029(373-82))0.25
Next Step Evaluate
h ̅=119.809838909425W/m²*K
LAST Step Rounding Answer
h ̅=119.8098W/m²*K

Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube Formula Elements

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Average Heat Transfer Coefficient
Average Heat Transfer Coefficient is equal to the heat flow (Q) across the heat-transfer surface divided by the average temperature (Δt) and the area of the heat-transfer surface (A).
Symbol: h ̅
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Liquid Film
Density of Liquid Film is defined as the density of the liquid film which is considered for film condensation.
Symbol: ρf
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Vapor
The Density of Vapor is the mass of a unit volume of a material substance.
Symbol: ρv
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Latent Heat of Vaporization
Latent Heat of Vaporization is defined as the heat required to change one mole of liquid at its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure.
Symbol: hfg
Measurement: Latent HeatUnit: J/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate
Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate is defined as the ability of the film to conduct heat.
Symbol: kf
Measurement: Thermal ConductivityUnit: W/(m*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of Tube
Diameter of Tube is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
Symbol: DTube
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Viscosity of Film
Viscosity of Film is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.
Symbol: μf
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: N*s/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturation Temperature
Saturation temperature is the temperature at which a given liquid and its vapour or a given solid and its vapour can co-exist in equilibrium, at a given pressure.
Symbol: TSat
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Plate Surface Temperature
Plate Surface Temperature is the temperature at the surface of the plate.
Symbol: Tw
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Average Heat Transfer Coefficient

​Go Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensation Inside Horizontal Tubes for Low Vapor Velocity
h ̅=0.555(ρf(ρf-ρv)[g]h'fg(kf3)LDTube(TSat-Tw))0.25
​Go Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation on Outside of Sphere
h ̅=0.815(ρf(ρf-ρv)[g]hfg(kf3)DSphereμf(TSat-Tw))0.25

Other formulas in Important Formulas of Condensation Number, Average Heat Transfer Coefficient and Heat Flux category

​Go Film Thickness given Mass Flow of Condensate
δ=(3μfρL(ρL-ρv)[g])13
​Go Condensation Number
Co=(h ̅)(((μf)2(k3)(ρf)(ρf-ρv)[g])13)

How to Evaluate Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube?

Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube evaluator uses Average Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.725*((Density of Liquid Film*(Density of Liquid Film-Density of Vapor)*[g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate^3))/(Diameter of Tube*Viscosity of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature)))^(0.25) to evaluate the Average Heat Transfer Coefficient, The Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube formula is a function of latent heat, thermal conductivity, acceleration due to gravity, density of liquid film & vapor, diameter, viscosity of film, saturated temp and temp of plate. Average Heat Transfer Coefficient is denoted by h ̅ symbol.

How to evaluate Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube, enter Density of Liquid Film f), Density of Vapor v), Latent Heat of Vaporization (hfg), Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate (kf), Diameter of Tube (DTube), Viscosity of Film f), Saturation Temperature (TSat) & Plate Surface Temperature (Tw) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube

What is the formula to find Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube?
The formula of Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube is expressed as Average Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.725*((Density of Liquid Film*(Density of Liquid Film-Density of Vapor)*[g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate^3))/(Diameter of Tube*Viscosity of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature)))^(0.25). Here is an example- 119.8098 = 0.725*((96*(96-0.5)*[g]*2260000*(0.67^3))/(9.71*0.029*(373-82)))^(0.25).
How to calculate Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube?
With Density of Liquid Film f), Density of Vapor v), Latent Heat of Vaporization (hfg), Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate (kf), Diameter of Tube (DTube), Viscosity of Film f), Saturation Temperature (TSat) & Plate Surface Temperature (Tw) we can find Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube using the formula - Average Heat Transfer Coefficient = 0.725*((Density of Liquid Film*(Density of Liquid Film-Density of Vapor)*[g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate^3))/(Diameter of Tube*Viscosity of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature)))^(0.25). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Average Heat Transfer Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Average Heat Transfer Coefficient-
  • Average Heat Transfer Coefficient=0.555*((Density of Liquid Film*(Density of Liquid Film-Density of Vapor)*[g]*Corrected Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate^3))/(Length of Plate*Diameter of Tube*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature)))^(0.25)OpenImg
  • Average Heat Transfer Coefficient=0.815*((Density of Liquid Film*(Density of Liquid Film-Density of Vapor)*[g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate^3))/(Diameter of Sphere*Viscosity of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature)))^(0.25)OpenImg
  • Average Heat Transfer Coefficient=1.13*((Density of Liquid Film*(Density of Liquid Film-Density of Vapor)*[g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Thermal Conductivity of Film Condensate^3))/(Length of Plate*Viscosity of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature)))^(0.25)OpenImg
Can the Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube be negative?
No, the Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube, measured in Heat Transfer Coefficient cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube?
Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K] for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Watt per Square Meter per Celcius[W/m²*K], Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K], Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Celcius[W/m²*K] are the few other units in which Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Laminar Film Condensation of Tube can be measured.
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