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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=LTubeNBaffles+1
LBaffle - Baffle Spacing?LTube - Length of Tube?NBaffles - Number of Baffles?

Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles Example

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204.5455Edit=4500Edit21Edit+1
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Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LBaffle=LTubeNBaffles+1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LBaffle=4500mm21+1
Next Step Convert Units
LBaffle=4.5m21+1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LBaffle=4.521+1
Next Step Evaluate
LBaffle=0.204545454545455m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
LBaffle=204.545454545455mm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
LBaffle=204.5455mm

Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles 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.
Length of Tube
Length of tube is the length which will be used during heat transfer in a exchanger.
Symbol: LTube
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Baffles
Number of Baffles is defined as the baffles that can be accommodated in shell and tube heat exchanger.
Symbol: NBaffles
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Baffle Spacing

​Go Baffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell Diameter
LBaffle=AsPTubeDs(PTube-DOuter)

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 Tube Length and Number of Baffles?

Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles evaluator uses Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1) to evaluate the Baffle Spacing, Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles is defined as the spacing between two adjacent baffles in a shell and tube heat exchanger for a known value of tube length and number of baffles. Baffle Spacing is denoted by LBaffle symbol.

How to evaluate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles, enter Length of Tube (LTube) & Number of Baffles (NBaffles) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles

What is the formula to find Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?
The formula of Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles is expressed as Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1). Here is an example- 204545.5 = 4.5/(21+1).
How to calculate Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?
With Length of Tube (LTube) & Number of Baffles (NBaffles) we can find Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles using the formula - Baffle Spacing = Length of Tube/(Number of Baffles+1).
What are the other ways to Calculate Baffle Spacing?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Baffle Spacing-
  • Baffle Spacing=(Shell Area*Tube Pitch)/(Shell Diameter*(Tube Pitch-Pipe Outer Diameter))OpenImg
Can the Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles be negative?
No, the Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles?
Baffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of Baffles 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 Tube Length and Number of Baffles can be measured.
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