Local Heat Transfer Coefficient in Flow over Flat Plate Formulas

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. And is denoted by h_x. Local Heat Transfer Coefficient is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Note that the value of Local Heat Transfer Coefficient is always negative.

Formulas to find Local Heat Transfer Coefficient in Flow over Flat Plate

fxLocal heat transfer coefficient given Stanton NumberGo

fxLocal heat transfer coefficientGo

Flow over Flat Plate formulas that make use of Local Heat Transfer Coefficient

fxDensity of fluid flowing over flat plateGo

fxFree stream velocity of fluid flowing over flat plateGo

fxLocal skin friction coefficientGo

fxSpecific heat capacity of fluid flowing over flat plateGo

fxStanton Number given local heat transfer coefficient and fluid propertiesGo

fxFree stream velocity of fluid flowing over flat plate given Stanton NumberGo

fxDensity of fluid flowing over flat plate given Stanton NumberGo

fxSpecific heat capacity of fluid flowing over flat plate given Stanton NumberGo

List of variables in Flow over Flat Plate formulas

fx Stanton Number Go

fx Density of Fluid Flowing over Flat Plate Go

fx Specific Heat Capacity Go

fx Free Stream Velocity Go

fx Local Skin-Friction Coefficient Go

fx Density of Fluid Go

FAQ

What is the 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. Local Heat Transfer Coefficient is usually measured using the Watt per Square Meter per Kelvin for Heat Transfer Coefficient. Note that the value of Local Heat Transfer Coefficient is always negative.

Can the Local Heat Transfer Coefficient be negative?

Yes, the Local Heat Transfer Coefficient, measured in Heat Transfer Coefficient can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Local Heat Transfer Coefficient?

Local Heat Transfer Coefficient 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 can be measured.

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