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Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient is a function of geometry of the system and the velocity and properties of the fluid similar to the heat transfer coefficient. 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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0.1565Edit=0.63Edit10.5Edit8(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=0.6310.5m/s8(120.67)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
kL=0.6310.58(120.67)
Next Step Evaluate
kL=0.156454632458644m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
kL=0.1565m/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 a function of geometry of the system and the velocity and properties of the fluid similar to the heat transfer coefficient.
Symbol: kL
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Factor
The Friction factor or Moody chart is the plot of the relative roughness (e/D) of a pipe against Reynold's number.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Free Stream Velocity
Free Stream Velocity is defined as at some distance above the boundary the velocity reaches a constant value that is free stream velocity.
Symbol: u
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Schmidt Number
Schmidt number (Sc) is a dimensionless number defined as the ratio of momentum diffusivity (kinematic viscosity) and 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, The Convective Mass Transfer Coefficient of Flat Plate Laminar Flow using Friction Factor formula is defined as the value of heat transfer coefficient due to convection when friction factor and Schmidt number is given. 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- 0.156455 = (0.63*10.5)/(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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