Fluid Velocity in Heat Exchangers Formulas

Fluid Velocity is defined as the speed with which fluid flows inside a tube or pipe. And is denoted by V_f. Fluid Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Fluid Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Fluid Velocity in Heat Exchangers

fxTube Side Velocity of Fluid Given Mass Flowrate and Number of TubesGo

Heat Exchangers formulas that make use of Fluid Velocity

fxNumber of Tubes in Shell and Tube Heat ExchangerGo

fxShell Side Pressure Drop in Heat ExchangerGo

fxTube Side Pressure Drop in Heat Exchanger for Laminar FlowGo

fxTube Side Pressure Drop in Heat Exchanger for Turbulent FlowGo

fxPressure Drop of Vapor in Condensers given Vapors on Shell SideGo

fxTube Side Mass Flowrate of Liquid Given Number of Tubes and Fluid VelocityGo

List of variables in Heat Exchangers formulas

fx Mass Flowrate Go

fx Fluid Density Go

fx Number of Tubes Go

fx Pipe Inner Diameter Go

FAQ

What is the Fluid Velocity?

Fluid Velocity is defined as the speed with which fluid flows inside a tube or pipe. Fluid Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Fluid Velocity is always positive.

Can the Fluid Velocity be negative?

No, the Fluid Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Fluid Velocity?

Fluid Velocity 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 Fluid Velocity can be measured.

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