Baffle Spacing in Heat Exchangers Formulas

Baffle spacing refers to the distance between adjacent baffles within the heat exchanger. Their purpose is to create turbulence on shell side fluid. And is denoted by L_Baffle. Baffle Spacing is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Baffle Spacing is always positive.

Formulas to find Baffle Spacing in Heat Exchangers

fxBaffle Spacing given Tube Length and Number of BafflesGo

fxBaffle Spacing given Shell Area and Shell DiameterGo

Heat Exchangers formulas that make use of Baffle Spacing

fxNumber of Baffles in Shell and Tube Heat ExchangerGo

fxShell Area for Heat ExchangerGo

fxShell Side Pressure Drop in Heat ExchangerGo

fxPressure Drop of Vapor in Condensers given Vapors on Shell SideGo

fxShell Diameter Given Shell Area and Baffle Spacing and Tube PitchGo

List of variables in Heat Exchangers formulas

fx Length of Tube Go

fx Number of Baffles Go

fx Shell Area Go

fx Tube Pitch Go

fx Shell Diameter Go

fx Pipe Outer Diameter Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Baffle Spacing is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Baffle Spacing is always positive.

Can the Baffle Spacing be negative?

No, the Baffle Spacing, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Baffle Spacing?

Baffle Spacing is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Baffle Spacing can be measured.

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