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The Nusselt Number is the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer at a boundary in a fluid. Convection includes both advection and diffusion. Check FAQs
Nu=1.67(ReDPrDL)0.333
Nu - Nusselt Number?ReD - Reynolds Number Dia?Pr - Prandtl Number?D - Diameter?L - Length?

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Here is how the Nusselt number for short lengths equation looks like.

25.836Edit=1.67(1600Edit0.7Edit10Edit3Edit)0.333
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Nusselt number for short lengths Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Nusselt number for short lengths?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nu=1.67(ReDPrDL)0.333
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nu=1.67(16000.710m3m)0.333
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nu=1.67(16000.7103)0.333
Next Step Evaluate
Nu=25.8359654368098
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nu=25.836

Nusselt number for short lengths Formula Elements

Variables
Nusselt Number
The Nusselt Number is the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer at a boundary in a fluid. Convection includes both advection and diffusion.
Symbol: Nu
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reynolds Number Dia
Reynolds Number Dia is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces.
Symbol: ReD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Prandtl Number
The Prandtl number (Pr) or Prandtl group is a dimensionless number, named after the German physicist Ludwig Prandtl, defined as the ratio of momentum diffusivity to thermal diffusivity.
Symbol: Pr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter
Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length
Length is the measurement or extent of something from end to end.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Nusselt Number

​Go Nusselt number for hydrodynamic length fully developed and thermal length still developing
Nu=3.66+(0.0668(DL)ReDPr1+0.04((DL)ReDPr)0.67)
​Go Nusselt number for simultaneous development of hydrodynamic and thermal layers
Nu=3.66+(0.104(ReDPr(DL))1+0.16(ReDPr(DL))0.8)
​Go Nusselt number for simultaneous development of hydrodynamic and thermal layers for liquids
Nu=1.86((ReDPrLD)0.333)(μbtμw)0.14
​Go Nusselt number for short tube thermal development
Nu=1.30(ReDPrLD)0.333

Other formulas in Laminar Flow category

​Go Darcy friction factor
df=64ReD
​Go Reynolds Number given Darcy Friction Factor
Re=64df
​Go Hydrodynamic entry length
L=0.04DReD
​Go Diameter of hydrodynamic entry tube
D=L0.04ReD

How to Evaluate Nusselt number for short lengths?

Nusselt number for short lengths evaluator uses Nusselt Number = 1.67*(Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number*Diameter/Length)^0.333 to evaluate the Nusselt Number, The Nusselt number for short lengths formula is defined as the ratio between heat transfer by convection (α) and heat transfer by conduction alone. Nusselt Number is denoted by Nu symbol.

How to evaluate Nusselt number for short lengths using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Nusselt number for short lengths, enter Reynolds Number Dia (ReD), Prandtl Number (Pr), Diameter (D) & Length (L) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Nusselt number for short lengths

What is the formula to find Nusselt number for short lengths?
The formula of Nusselt number for short lengths is expressed as Nusselt Number = 1.67*(Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number*Diameter/Length)^0.333. Here is an example- 25.83597 = 1.67*(1600*0.7*10/3)^0.333.
How to calculate Nusselt number for short lengths?
With Reynolds Number Dia (ReD), Prandtl Number (Pr), Diameter (D) & Length (L) we can find Nusselt number for short lengths using the formula - Nusselt Number = 1.67*(Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number*Diameter/Length)^0.333.
What are the other ways to Calculate Nusselt Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Nusselt Number-
  • Nusselt Number=3.66+((0.0668*(Diameter/Length)*Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number)/(1+0.04*((Diameter/Length)*Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number)^0.67))OpenImg
  • Nusselt Number=3.66+((0.104*(Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number*(Diameter/Length)))/(1+0.16*(Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number*(Diameter/Length))^0.8))OpenImg
  • Nusselt Number=1.86*(((Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number)/(Length/Diameter))^0.333)*(Dynamic Viscosity at Bulk Temperature/Dynamic Viscosity at Wall Temperature)^0.14OpenImg
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