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Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient is the rate of mass transfer between a surface and a moving fluid in a laminar flow regime. Check FAQs
kL=fu8(Sc0.67)
kL - Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient?f - Friction Factor?u - Free Stream Velocity?Sc - Schmidt Number?

Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor Example

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4E-5Edit=0.0036Edit0.4642Edit8(12Edit0.67)
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Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
kL=fu8(Sc0.67)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
kL=0.00360.4642m/s8(120.67)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
kL=0.00360.46428(120.67)
Next Step Evaluate
kL=3.99998567455075E-05m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
kL=4E-5m/s

Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor Formula Elements

Variables
Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient
Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient is the rate of mass transfer between a surface and a moving fluid in a laminar flow regime.
Symbol: kL
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Factor
Friction Factor is a dimensionless quantity used to quantify the frictional force exerted by a fluid on a surface in laminar flow conditions.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Free Stream Velocity
Free Stream Velocity is the velocity of a fluid that is far away from any obstacle or boundary, unaffected by the presence of the object.
Symbol: u
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Schmidt Number
Schmidt Number is a dimensionless number used to characterize fluid flows, particularly in laminar flow, to describe the ratio of momentum diffusivity to mass diffusivity.
Symbol: Sc
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient

​Go Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Reynolds Number
kL=u0.322(Re0.5)(Sc0.67)
​Go Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Drag Coefficient
kL=CDu2(Sc0.67)

Other formulas in Mass Transfer Coefficient category

​Go Mass Transfer Boundary Layer Thickness of Flat Plate in Laminar Flow
δmx=𝛿hx(Sc-0.333)
​Go Local Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow
Lsh=0.332(Rel0.5)(Sc0.333)
​Go Sherwood Number for Flat Plate in Laminar Flow
Nsh=0.664(Re0.5)(Sc0.333)
​Go Drag coefficient of flat plate laminar flow
CD=0.644Re0.5

How to Evaluate Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor?

Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor evaluator uses Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient = (Friction Factor*Free Stream Velocity)/(8*(Schmidt Number^0.67)) to evaluate the Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient, Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor formula is defined as a measure of the convective mass transfer rate between a flat plate and a fluid flowing over it, characterizing the mass transport process in laminar flow conditions. Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient is denoted by kL symbol.

How to evaluate Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor, enter Friction Factor (f), Free Stream Velocity (u) & Schmidt Number (Sc) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor

What is the formula to find Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor?
The formula of Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor is expressed as Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient = (Friction Factor*Free Stream Velocity)/(8*(Schmidt Number^0.67)). Here is an example- 0.006917 = (0.003643*0.464238)/(8*(12^0.67)).
How to calculate Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor?
With Friction Factor (f), Free Stream Velocity (u) & Schmidt Number (Sc) we can find Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor using the formula - Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient = (Friction Factor*Free Stream Velocity)/(8*(Schmidt Number^0.67)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient-
  • Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient=(Free Stream Velocity*0.322)/((Reynolds Number^0.5)*(Schmidt Number^0.67))OpenImg
  • Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient=(Drag Coefficient*Free Stream Velocity)/(2*(Schmidt Number^0.67))OpenImg
Can the Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor be negative?
Yes, the Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor?
Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor 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 Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor can be measured.
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