Colburn's j-factor Formula

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The Colburn's j-factor is a dimensionless number that correlates heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics in laminar flow within tubes, aiding in thermal design calculations. Check FAQs
jH=St(Pr)23
jH - Colburn's j-factor?St - Stanton Number?Pr - Prandtl Number?

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0.005Edit=0.0064Edit(0.7Edit)23
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Colburn's j-factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
jH=St(Pr)23
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
jH=0.0064(0.7)23
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
jH=0.0064(0.7)23
Next Step Evaluate
jH=0.00500617182857183
LAST Step Rounding Answer
jH=0.005

Colburn's j-factor Formula Elements

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Colburn's j-factor
The Colburn's j-factor is a dimensionless number that correlates heat transfer and fluid flow characteristics in laminar flow within tubes, aiding in thermal design calculations.
Symbol: jH
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Stanton Number
The Stanton Number is a dimensionless quantity that measures the heat transfer efficiency in laminar flow conditions within tubes, indicating the relationship between heat transfer and fluid flow.
Symbol: St
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Prandtl Number
The Prandtl Number is a dimensionless quantity that relates the rate of momentum diffusion to thermal diffusion in fluid flow, indicating the relative importance of convection and conduction.
Symbol: Pr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Colburn's j-factor?

Colburn's j-factor evaluator uses Colburn's j-factor = Stanton Number*(Prandtl Number)^(2/3) to evaluate the Colburn's j-factor, Colburn's j-factor formula is defined as a dimensionless number that characterizes the heat and mass transfer performance in laminar flow within tubes, providing insights into the efficiency of thermal and fluid processes. Colburn's j-factor is denoted by jH symbol.

How to evaluate Colburn's j-factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Colburn's j-factor, enter Stanton Number (St) & Prandtl Number (Pr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Colburn's j-factor

What is the formula to find Colburn's j-factor?
The formula of Colburn's j-factor is expressed as Colburn's j-factor = Stanton Number*(Prandtl Number)^(2/3). Here is an example- 0.005006 = 0.00635*(0.7)^(2/3).
How to calculate Colburn's j-factor?
With Stanton Number (St) & Prandtl Number (Pr) we can find Colburn's j-factor using the formula - Colburn's j-factor = Stanton Number*(Prandtl Number)^(2/3).
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