Channel Velocity in Heat Exchangers Formulas

Channel Velocity refers to the average velocity of the fluid flowing through the channels formed by adjacent plates. And is denoted by u_p. Channel Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Channel Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Channel Velocity in Heat Exchangers

fxChannel Velocity of Fluid given Path Length and Plate Pressure DropGo

Heat Exchangers formulas that make use of Channel Velocity

fxPressure Drop in Plate Type Heat ExchangerGo

fxPressure Drop in Plate Type Heat Exchanger given Reynolds NumberGo

fxPath Length of Fluid in Plate Heat Exchanger Given Channel Velocity and Plate Pressure DropGo

List of variables in Heat Exchangers formulas

fx Plate Pressure Drop Go

fx Equivalent Diameter Go

fx Path Length Go

fx Friction Factor Go

fx Fluid Density Go

FAQ

What is the Channel Velocity?

Channel Velocity refers to the average velocity of the fluid flowing through the channels formed by adjacent plates. Channel Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Channel Velocity is always positive.

Can the Channel Velocity be negative?

No, the Channel Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Channel Velocity?

Channel Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Channel Velocity can be measured.

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