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Local heat transfer coefficient at a particular point on the heat-transfer surface, equal to the local heat flux at this point divided by the local temperature drop. Check FAQs
hx=(Stρfluidcu)
hx - Local Heat Transfer Coefficient?St - Stanton Number?ρfluid - Density of Fluid?c - Specific Heat Capacity?u - Free Stream Velocity?

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143511.2Edit=(0.4Edit1.225Edit4.184Edit70Edit)
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Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
hx=(Stρfluidcu)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
hx=(0.41.225kg/m³4.184kJ/kg*K70m/s)
Next Step Convert Units
hx=(0.41.225kg/m³4184J/(kg*K)70m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
hx=(0.41.225418470)
LAST Step Evaluate
hx=143511.2W/m²*K

Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number Formula Elements

Variables
Local Heat Transfer Coefficient
Local heat transfer coefficient at a particular point on the heat-transfer surface, equal to the local heat flux at this point divided by the local temperature drop.
Symbol: hx
Measurement: Heat Transfer CoefficientUnit: W/m²*K
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Stanton Number
The Stanton Number is a dimensionless number that measures the ratio of heat transferred into a fluid to the thermal capacity of the fluid.
Symbol: St
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Density of Fluid
Density of Fluid is defined as the mass of fluid per unit volume of the said fluid.
Symbol: ρfluid
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Specific Heat Capacity
Specific Heat Capacity is the heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount.
Symbol: c
Measurement: Specific Heat CapacityUnit: kJ/kg*K
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.

Other Formulas to find Local Heat Transfer Coefficient

​Go Local heat transfer coefficient
hx=Cfρfluidcu2

Other formulas in Reynolds Analogy category

​Go Density of fluid flowing over flat plate
ρ=2hxCfcu
​Go Free stream velocity of fluid flowing over flat plate
u=2hxρcCf
​Go Local skin friction coefficient
Cf=2hxρfluidcu
​Go Specific heat capacity of fluid flowing over flat plate
c=2hxρCfu

How to Evaluate Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number?

Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number evaluator uses Local Heat Transfer Coefficient = (Stanton Number*Density of Fluid*Specific Heat Capacity*Free Stream Velocity) to evaluate the Local Heat Transfer Coefficient, Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number formula calculates the heat transfer coefficient at a point that is at some distance from the leading edge of the flat plate by using Reynolds analogy when Stanton Number is also given. Local Heat Transfer Coefficient is denoted by hx symbol.

How to evaluate Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number, enter Stanton Number (St), Density of Fluid fluid), Specific Heat Capacity (c) & Free Stream Velocity (u) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number

What is the formula to find Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number?
The formula of Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number is expressed as Local Heat Transfer Coefficient = (Stanton Number*Density of Fluid*Specific Heat Capacity*Free Stream Velocity). Here is an example- 35877.8 = (0.4*1.225*4184*70).
How to calculate Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number?
With Stanton Number (St), Density of Fluid fluid), Specific Heat Capacity (c) & Free Stream Velocity (u) we can find Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number using the formula - Local Heat Transfer Coefficient = (Stanton Number*Density of Fluid*Specific Heat Capacity*Free Stream Velocity).
What are the other ways to Calculate Local Heat Transfer Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Local Heat Transfer Coefficient-
  • Local Heat Transfer Coefficient=(Local Skin-Friction Coefficient*Density of Fluid*Specific Heat Capacity*Free Stream Velocity)/2OpenImg
Can the Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number be negative?
Yes, the Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number, measured in Heat Transfer Coefficient can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number?
Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K] for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Watt per Square Meter per Celcius[W/m²*K], Joule per Second per Square Meter per Kelvin[W/m²*K], Kilocalorie (IT) per Hour per Square Foot per Celcius[W/m²*K] are the few other units in which Local heat transfer coefficient given Stanton Number can be measured.
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