Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchangers Formulas

Equivalent diameter represents a single characteristic length that takes into account the cross-sectional shape and flow path of a non-circular or irregularly shaped channel or duct. And is denoted by D_e. Equivalent Diameter is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Equivalent Diameter is always positive.

Formulas to find Equivalent Diameter in Heat Exchangers

fxEquivalent Diameter for Square Pitch in Heat ExchangerGo

fxEquivalent Diameter for Triangular Pitch in Heat ExchangerGo

Heat Exchangers formulas that make use of Equivalent Diameter

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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

fxChannel Velocity of Fluid given Path Length and Plate Pressure DropGo

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FAQ

What is the Equivalent Diameter?

Equivalent diameter represents a single characteristic length that takes into account the cross-sectional shape and flow path of a non-circular or irregularly shaped channel or duct. Equivalent Diameter is usually measured using the Millimeter for Length. Note that the value of Equivalent Diameter is always positive.

Can the Equivalent Diameter be negative?

No, the Equivalent Diameter, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Equivalent Diameter?

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

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