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Local Nusselt number is the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer across a boundary. Check FAQs
Nux=2xdx
Nux - Local Nusselt Number?x - Distance from Point to YY Axis?dx - Boundary Layer Thickens?

Local Nusselt number Example

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3.6Edit=20.0009Edit0.0005Edit
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Local Nusselt number Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Local Nusselt number?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nux=2xdx
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nux=20.0009m0.0005m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nux=20.00090.0005
LAST Step Evaluate
Nux=3.6

Local Nusselt number Formula Elements

Variables
Local Nusselt Number
Local Nusselt number is the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer across a boundary.
Symbol: Nux
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance from Point to YY Axis
Distance from Point to YY Axis is the distance from the point to the YY axis where stress is to be computed.
Symbol: x
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Boundary Layer Thickens
Boundary layer thickens is defined as the distance from the solid body to the point at which the viscous flow velocity is 99% of the freestream velocity.
Symbol: dx
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Local Nusselt Number

​Go Local Nusselt number for constant heat flux
Nux=0.508(Pr0.5)((0.952+Pr)-0.25)(Grx0.25)
​Go Local Nusselt number given Grashof number
Nux=0.6((GrxPr)0.2)
​Go Local Nusselt number for constant heat flux for Grashof number
Nux=0.17((GPr)0.25)

Other formulas in Local and Average Nusselt Number category

​Go Average Nusselt number upto L
Nuavgl=(54)NuL
​Go Average Nusselt number for constant wall temperature
Nuavgl=0.68+(0.67((GPr)0.25)(1+(0.492Pr)0.5625)0.444)
​Go Average Nusselt number upto length L for constant heat flux
Nuavgl=(54)Nud

How to Evaluate Local Nusselt number?

Local Nusselt number evaluator uses Local Nusselt Number = 2*Distance from Point to YY Axis/Boundary Layer Thickens to evaluate the Local Nusselt Number, The Local Nusselt number formula is defined as the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer across a boundary. Local Nusselt Number is denoted by Nux symbol.

How to evaluate Local Nusselt number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Local Nusselt number, enter Distance from Point to YY Axis (x) & Boundary Layer Thickens (dx) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Local Nusselt number

What is the formula to find Local Nusselt number?
The formula of Local Nusselt number is expressed as Local Nusselt Number = 2*Distance from Point to YY Axis/Boundary Layer Thickens. Here is an example- 6000 = 2*0.0009/0.0005.
How to calculate Local Nusselt number?
With Distance from Point to YY Axis (x) & Boundary Layer Thickens (dx) we can find Local Nusselt number using the formula - Local Nusselt Number = 2*Distance from Point to YY Axis/Boundary Layer Thickens.
What are the other ways to Calculate Local Nusselt Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Local Nusselt Number-
  • Local Nusselt Number=0.508*(Prandtl Number^0.5)*((0.952+Prandtl Number)^(-0.25))*(Local Grashof Number^0.25)OpenImg
  • Local Nusselt Number=0.6*((Local Grashof Number*Prandtl Number)^0.2)OpenImg
  • Local Nusselt Number=0.17*((Grashof Number*Prandtl Number)^0.25)OpenImg
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