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Film Thickness is the thickness between the wall or the phase boundary or the interface to the other end of the film. Check FAQs
δ=(4μfkx(TSat-Tw)[g]hfg(ρL)(ρL-ρv))0.25
δ - Film Thickness?μf - Viscosity of Film?k - Thermal Conductivity?x - Height of Film?TSat - Saturation Temperature?Tw - Plate Surface Temperature?hfg - Latent Heat of Vaporization?ρL - Density of Liquid?ρv - Density of Vapor?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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0.001Edit=(40.029Edit10.18Edit0.06Edit(373Edit-82Edit)9.80662.3E+6Edit(1000Edit)(1000Edit-0.5Edit))0.25
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
δ=(4μfkx(TSat-Tw)[g]hfg(ρL)(ρL-ρv))0.25
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
δ=(40.029N*s/m²10.18W/(m*K)0.06m(373K-82K)[g]2.3E+6J/kg(1000kg/m³)(1000kg/m³-0.5kg/m³))0.25
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
δ=(40.029N*s/m²10.18W/(m*K)0.06m(373K-82K)9.8066m/s²2.3E+6J/kg(1000kg/m³)(1000kg/m³-0.5kg/m³))0.25
Next Step Convert Units
δ=(40.029Pa*s10.18W/(m*K)0.06m(373K-82K)9.8066m/s²2.3E+6J/kg(1000kg/m³)(1000kg/m³-0.5kg/m³))0.25
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
δ=(40.02910.180.06(373-82)9.80662.3E+6(1000)(1000-0.5))0.25
Next Step Evaluate
δ=0.000982221697023871m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
δ=0.001m

Film Thickness in Film Condensation Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Film Thickness
Film Thickness is the thickness between the wall or the phase boundary or the interface to the other end of the film.
Symbol: δ
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Viscosity of Film
Viscosity of Film is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.
Symbol: μf
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: N*s/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Thermal Conductivity
Thermal Conductivity is rate of heat passes through specified material, expressed as amount of heat flows per unit time through a unit area with a temperature gradient of one degree per unit distance.
Symbol: k
Measurement: Thermal ConductivityUnit: W/(m*K)
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Height of Film
Height of Film is defined as the distance upto which the height of film is considered.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Saturation Temperature
Saturation temperature is the temperature at which a given liquid and its vapour or a given solid and its vapour can co-exist in equilibrium, at a given pressure.
Symbol: TSat
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Plate Surface Temperature
Plate Surface Temperature is the temperature at the surface of the plate.
Symbol: Tw
Measurement: TemperatureUnit: K
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Latent Heat of Vaporization
Latent Heat of Vaporization is defined as the heat required to change one mole of liquid at its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure.
Symbol: hfg
Measurement: Latent HeatUnit: J/kg
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Liquid
The density of Liquid is the mass of a unit volume of liquid.
Symbol: ρL
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Density of Vapor
The Density of Vapor is the mass of a unit volume of a material substance.
Symbol: ρv
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

Other Formulas to find Film Thickness

​Go Film Thickness given Mass Flow of Condensate
δ=(3μfρL(ρL-ρv)[g])13

Other formulas in Condensation category

​Go Condensation Number
Co=(h ̅)(((μf)2(k3)(ρf)(ρf-ρv)[g])13)
​Go Condensation Number for Vertical Plate
Co=1.47((Ref)-13)

How to Evaluate Film Thickness in Film Condensation?

Film Thickness in Film Condensation evaluator uses Film Thickness = ((4*Viscosity of Film*Thermal Conductivity*Height of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature))/([g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Density of Liquid)*(Density of Liquid-Density of Vapor)))^(0.25) to evaluate the Film Thickness, The Film Thickness in Film Condensation formula is function of viscosity of film, thermal conductivity, height of film, saturated temp, plate surface temp, latent heat of vaporization, density of liquid, density of vapor etc. Film Thickness is denoted by δ symbol.

How to evaluate Film Thickness in Film Condensation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Film Thickness in Film Condensation, enter Viscosity of Film f), Thermal Conductivity (k), Height of Film (x), Saturation Temperature (TSat), Plate Surface Temperature (Tw), Latent Heat of Vaporization (hfg), Density of Liquid L) & Density of Vapor v) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Film Thickness in Film Condensation

What is the formula to find Film Thickness in Film Condensation?
The formula of Film Thickness in Film Condensation is expressed as Film Thickness = ((4*Viscosity of Film*Thermal Conductivity*Height of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature))/([g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Density of Liquid)*(Density of Liquid-Density of Vapor)))^(0.25). Here is an example- 0.000982 = ((4*0.029*10.18*0.06*(373-82))/([g]*2260000*(1000)*(1000-0.5)))^(0.25).
How to calculate Film Thickness in Film Condensation?
With Viscosity of Film f), Thermal Conductivity (k), Height of Film (x), Saturation Temperature (TSat), Plate Surface Temperature (Tw), Latent Heat of Vaporization (hfg), Density of Liquid L) & Density of Vapor v) we can find Film Thickness in Film Condensation using the formula - Film Thickness = ((4*Viscosity of Film*Thermal Conductivity*Height of Film*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature))/([g]*Latent Heat of Vaporization*(Density of Liquid)*(Density of Liquid-Density of Vapor)))^(0.25). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Film Thickness?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Film Thickness-
  • Film Thickness=((3*Viscosity of Film*Mass Flow Rate)/(Density of Liquid*(Density of Liquid-Density of Vapor)*[g]))^(1/3)OpenImg
Can the Film Thickness in Film Condensation be negative?
No, the Film Thickness in Film Condensation, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Film Thickness in Film Condensation?
Film Thickness in Film Condensation is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Film Thickness in Film Condensation can be measured.
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