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The Number of Fins is the total count of the fins in length L. Check FAQs
NF=2Asπ((FD2)-(do2))
NF - Number of Fins?As - Surface Area?FD - Fin Diameter?do - Outer Diameter?π - Archimedes' constant?

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14.7787Edit=20.52Edit3.1416((0.3Edit2)-(0.26Edit2))
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Number of fins in length L Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
NF=2Asπ((FD2)-(do2))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
NF=20.52π((0.3m2)-(0.26m2))
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
NF=20.523.1416((0.3m2)-(0.26m2))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
NF=20.523.1416((0.32)-(0.262))
Next Step Evaluate
NF=14.7786732871046
LAST Step Rounding Answer
NF=14.7787

Number of fins in length L Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Number of Fins
The Number of Fins is the total count of the fins in length L.
Symbol: NF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Surface Area
Surface Area of a three-dimensional shape is the sum of all of the surface areas of each of the sides.
Symbol: As
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fin Diameter
Fin diameter is the length from end of one fin to the end of opposite fin on the other side.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Outer Diameter
The Outer Diameter is the diameter of outer edge of circular hollow shaft.
Symbol: do
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Number of Fins

​Go Number of fins given perimeter
NF=P-2hc4FL

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​Go Length of tube bank
L=mGNTP

How to Evaluate Number of fins in length L?

Number of fins in length L evaluator uses Number of Fins = (2*Surface Area)/(pi*((Fin Diameter^2)-(Outer Diameter^2))) to evaluate the Number of Fins, The Number of fins in length L formula is defined as the number of fins required per given length for the effective heat transfer. Number of Fins is denoted by NF symbol.

How to evaluate Number of fins in length L using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Number of fins in length L, enter Surface Area (As), Fin Diameter (FD) & Outer Diameter (do) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Number of fins in length L

What is the formula to find Number of fins in length L?
The formula of Number of fins in length L is expressed as Number of Fins = (2*Surface Area)/(pi*((Fin Diameter^2)-(Outer Diameter^2))). Here is an example- 14.77867 = (2*0.52)/(pi*((0.3^2)-(0.26^2))).
How to calculate Number of fins in length L?
With Surface Area (As), Fin Diameter (FD) & Outer Diameter (do) we can find Number of fins in length L using the formula - Number of Fins = (2*Surface Area)/(pi*((Fin Diameter^2)-(Outer Diameter^2))). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Number of Fins?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Number of Fins-
  • Number of Fins=(Perimeter-2*Height of Crack)/(4*Fin Length)OpenImg
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