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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=3.0ReD0.0833
Nu - Nusselt Number?ReD - Reynolds Number Dia?

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5.5466Edit=3.01600Edit0.0833
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Nusselt number for thermal entry region Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Nusselt number for thermal entry region?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Nu=3.0ReD0.0833
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Nu=3.016000.0833
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Nu=3.016000.0833
Next Step Evaluate
Nu=5.54656937343187
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Nu=5.5466

Nusselt number for thermal entry region 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.

Other Formulas to find Nusselt Number

​Go Nusselt number at entrance region
Nu=0.036(ReD0.8)(Pr0.33)(DL)0.055
​Go Nusselt number for Smooth tubes
Nu=0.027(ReD0.8)(Pr0.333)(μmμw)0.14
​Go Nusselt number for liquid metals at constant wall temperature
Nu=5+0.025(ReDPr)0.8
​Go Nusselt number for constant heat flux
Nu=4.82+0.0185(ReDPr)0.827

Other formulas in Turbulent Flow category

​Go Friction factor for Re greater than 2300
f=0.25(1.82log10(ReD)-1.64)-2
​Go Friction factor for Re greater than 10000
f=0.184ReD-0.2
​Go Friction factor for rough tubes
f=1.325(ln((e3.7D)+(5.74Re0.9)))2
​Go Friction factor for transitional turbulent flow
f=0.316ReD-0.25

How to Evaluate Nusselt number for thermal entry region?

Nusselt number for thermal entry region evaluator uses Nusselt Number = 3.0*Reynolds Number Dia^0.0833 to evaluate the Nusselt Number, The Nusselt number for thermal entry region formula is defined as a measure of 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 thermal entry region using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Nusselt number for thermal entry region, enter Reynolds Number Dia (ReD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Nusselt number for thermal entry region

What is the formula to find Nusselt number for thermal entry region?
The formula of Nusselt number for thermal entry region is expressed as Nusselt Number = 3.0*Reynolds Number Dia^0.0833. Here is an example- 5.546569 = 3.0*1600^0.0833.
How to calculate Nusselt number for thermal entry region?
With Reynolds Number Dia (ReD) we can find Nusselt number for thermal entry region using the formula - Nusselt Number = 3.0*Reynolds Number Dia^0.0833.
What are the other ways to Calculate Nusselt Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Nusselt Number-
  • Nusselt Number=0.036*(Reynolds Number Dia^0.8)*(Prandtl Number^0.33)*(Diameter/Length)^0.055OpenImg
  • Nusselt Number=0.027*(Reynolds Number Dia^0.8)*(Prandtl Number^0.333)*(Dynamic Viscosity at Mean Temperature/Dynamic Viscosity at Wall Temperature)^0.14OpenImg
  • Nusselt Number=5+0.025*(Reynolds Number Dia*Prandtl Number)^0.8OpenImg
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