Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchanger Formulas

Equivalent diameter is the diameter equivalent to the given value. And is denoted by De. Equivalent Diameter is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Equivalent Diameter is always negative.

Formulas to find Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchanger

fxEquivalent diameter of tube for transverse fin heat exchangerGo

fxEquivalent diameterGo

Heat Exchanger formulas that make use of Equivalent Diameter

fxViscosity of fluid flowing inside tube of transverse fin heat exchangerGo

fxPerimeter given equivalent diameterGo

fxFin surface area given equivalent diameterGo

fxBare Area over Fin leaving Fin Base given Surface AreaGo

fxReynolds number in heat exchangerGo

fxMass flux of fluid in transverse fin heat exchangerGo

List of variables in Heat Exchanger formulas

fx Reynolds Number(e) Go

fx Viscosity of Fluid Go

fx Mass Flux Go

fx Surface Area Go

fx Bare Area Go

fx Perimeter Go

FAQ

What is the Equivalent Diameter?

Equivalent diameter is the diameter equivalent to the given value. Equivalent Diameter is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Equivalent Diameter is always negative.

Can the Equivalent Diameter be negative?

Yes, the Equivalent Diameter, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Equivalent Diameter?

Equivalent Diameter is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Equivalent Diameter can be measured.

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