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Biot Number is a dimensionless quantity having the ratio of internal conduction resistance to the surface convection resistance. Check FAQs
Bi=(-1Fo)ln(T-TT0-T)
Bi - Biot Number?Fo - Fourier Number?T - Temperature at Any Time T?T - Temperature of Bulk Fluid?T0 - Initial Temperature of Object?

Biot Number using Fourier Number Example

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Here is how the Biot Number using Fourier Number equation looks like.

0.7651Edit=(-11.134Edit)ln(589Edit-373Edit887.36Edit-373Edit)
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Biot Number using Fourier Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Bi=(-1Fo)ln(T-TT0-T)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Bi=(-11.134)ln(589K-373K887.36K-373K)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Bi=(-11.134)ln(589-373887.36-373)
Next Step Evaluate
Bi=0.765119049134103
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Bi=0.7651

Biot Number using Fourier Number Formula Elements

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Functions
Biot Number
Biot Number is a dimensionless quantity having the ratio of internal conduction resistance to the surface convection resistance.
Symbol: Bi
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fourier Number
Fourier Number is the ratio of diffusive or conductive transport rate to the quantity storage rate, where the quantity may be either heat or matter.
Symbol: Fo
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Temperature at Any Time T
Temperature at Any Time T is defined as the temperature of an object at any given time t measured using thermometer.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Temperature of Bulk Fluid
Temperature of Bulk Fluid is defined as the temperature of bulk fluid or fluid at given instant measured using thermometer.
Symbol: T
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Initial Temperature of Object
The Initial temperature of Object is defined as the measure of heat under initial state or conditions.
Symbol: T0
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

Other Formulas to find Biot Number

​Go Biot Number using Heat Transfer Coefficient
Bi=h𝓁k
​Go Biot Number given Heat Transfer Coefficient and Time Constant
Bi=hAc𝜏ρBcVFo
​Go Biot Number given Characteristic Dimension and Fourier Number
Bi=h𝜏ρBcsFo

Other formulas in Unsteady State Heat Conduction category

​Go Fourier Number using Biot Number
Fo=(-1Bi)ln(T-TT0-T)
​Go Initial Internal Energy Content of Body in Reference to Environment Temperature
Qo=ρBcV(Ti-Tamb)
​Go Fourier Number
Fo=α𝜏cs2
​Go Fourier Number using Thermal Conductivity
Fo=(k𝜏cρBc(s2))

How to Evaluate Biot Number using Fourier Number?

Biot Number using Fourier Number evaluator uses Biot Number = (-1/Fourier Number)*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)) to evaluate the Biot Number, The Biot Number using Fourier Number formula is defined as the function of temperature at any time t , temperature of bulk fluid, initial temperature and fourier number. Biot Number is denoted by Bi symbol.

How to evaluate Biot Number using Fourier Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Biot Number using Fourier Number, enter Fourier Number (Fo), Temperature at Any Time T (T), Temperature of Bulk Fluid (T) & Initial Temperature of Object (T0) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Biot Number using Fourier Number

What is the formula to find Biot Number using Fourier Number?
The formula of Biot Number using Fourier Number is expressed as Biot Number = (-1/Fourier Number)*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)). Here is an example- 0.765119 = (-1/1.134)*ln((589-373)/(887.36-373)).
How to calculate Biot Number using Fourier Number?
With Fourier Number (Fo), Temperature at Any Time T (T), Temperature of Bulk Fluid (T) & Initial Temperature of Object (T0) we can find Biot Number using Fourier Number using the formula - Biot Number = (-1/Fourier Number)*ln((Temperature at Any Time T-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)/(Initial Temperature of Object-Temperature of Bulk Fluid)). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Biot Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Biot Number-
  • Biot Number=(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Thickness of Wall)/Thermal ConductivityOpenImg
  • Biot Number=(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Surface Area for Convection*Time Constant)/(Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Volume of Object*Fourier Number)OpenImg
  • Biot Number=(Heat Transfer Coefficient*Time Constant)/(Density of Body*Specific Heat Capacity*Characteristic Dimension*Fourier Number)OpenImg
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