Nusselt Number in Heat Transfer Formulas

The Nusselt number is the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer at a boundary in a fluid. Convection includes both advection and diffusion. And is denoted by Nu.

Heat Transfer formulas that make use of Nusselt Number

fxColburn Factor using Chilton Colburn AnalogyGo

FAQ

What is the 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.

Can the Nusselt Number be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Nusselt Number, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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