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Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid. Check FAQs
LBaffle=AsPTubeDs(PTube-DOuter)
LBaffle - Baffle Spacing?As - Shell Area?PTube - Tube Pitch?Ds - Shell Diameter?DOuter - Pipe Outer Diameter?

Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter Example

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Here is how the Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter equation looks like with Values.

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199.9985Edit=0.0177Edit23Edit510Edit(23Edit-19Edit)
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Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
LBaffle=AsPTubeDs(PTube-DOuter)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LBaffle=0.017723mm510mm(23mm-19mm)
Next Step Convert Units
LBaffle=0.01770.023m0.51m(0.023m-0.019m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LBaffle=0.01770.0230.51(0.023-0.019)
Next Step Evaluate
LBaffle=0.199998529411765m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
LBaffle=199.998529411765mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
LBaffle=199.9985mm

Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter Formula Elements

Variables
Baffle Spacing
Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid.
Symbol: LBaffle
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shell Area
Shell area of a heat exchanger refers the total area through which the fluid on the shell side can flow.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Tube Pitch
Tube Pitch in a heat exchanger refers to the center-to-center spacing between adjacent tubes in a tube bundle of heat exchanger.
Symbol: PTube
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Shell Diameter
Shell Diameter of a heat exchanger refers to the internal diameter of the cylindrical shell that houses the tube bundle.
Symbol: Ds
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pipe Outer Diameter
Pipe Outer Diameter refers to the measurement of the outside or external diameter of a cylindrical pipe. It includes the pipe thickness into it.
Symbol: DOuter
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Baffle Spacing

​Go Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles
LBaffle=LTubeNBaffles+1

Other formulas in Basic Formulas of Heat Exchanger Designs category

​Go Equivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat Exchanger
De=(1.27DOuter)((PTube2)-0.785(DOuter2))
​Go Equivalent Diameter for Triangular Pitch in Heat Exchanger
De=(1.10DOuter)((PTube2)-0.917(DOuter2))
​Go Number of Baffles in Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
NBaffles=(LTubeLBaffle)-1
​Go Number of Tubes in Center Row Given Bundle Diameter and Tube Pitch
Nr=DBPTube

How to Evaluate Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter?

Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter evaluator uses Baffle Spacing = (Shell Area*Tube Pitch)/(Shell Diameter*(Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)) to evaluate the Baffle Spacing, The Baffle Spacing Given Shell Area and Shell Diameter formula is defined as the distance between adjacent baffles inside the shell of the heat exchanger. Baffle Spacing is denoted by LBaffle symbol.

How to evaluate Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter, enter Shell Area (As), Tube Pitch (PTube), Shell Diameter (Ds) & Pipe Outer Diameter (DOuter) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter

What is the formula to find Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter?
The formula of Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter is expressed as Baffle Spacing = (Shell Area*Tube Pitch)/(Shell Diameter*(Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)). Here is an example- 199998.5 = (0.017739*0.023)/(0.51*(0.023-0.019)).
How to calculate Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter?
With Shell Area (As), Tube Pitch (PTube), Shell Diameter (Ds) & Pipe Outer Diameter (DOuter) we can find Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter using the formula - Baffle Spacing = (Shell Area*Tube Pitch)/(Shell Diameter*(Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Baffle Spacing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Baffle Spacing-
  • Baffle Spacing=Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1)OpenImg
Can the Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter be negative?
No, the Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter?
Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter can be measured.
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