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Prandtl Number or Prandtl group is a dimensionless number, named after the German physicist Ludwig Prandtl, defined as the ratio of momentum diffusivity to thermal diffusivity. Check FAQs
Pr=DmMdh
Pr - Prandtl Number?Dm - Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum?Mdh - Molecular Diffusivity of Heat?

Prandtl number in convection Example

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Here is how the Prandtl number in convection equation looks like.

0.7Edit=0.504Edit0.72Edit
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Prandtl number in convection Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Prandtl number in convection?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pr=DmMdh
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pr=0.504m²/s0.72m²/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pr=0.5040.72
LAST Step Evaluate
Pr=0.7

Prandtl number in convection Formula Elements

Variables
Prandtl Number
Prandtl Number 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.
Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum
Molecular diffusivity of momentum is the spread of momentum between particles (atoms or molecules) of matter, often in the fluid state.
Symbol: Dm
Measurement: DiffusivityUnit: m²/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Molecular Diffusivity of Heat
Molecular Diffusivity of Heat spread of momentum between heat of matter, often in the fluid state.
Symbol: Mdh
Measurement: DiffusivityUnit: m²/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Prandtl Number

​Go Prandtl number given Stanton number and other dimensionless groups
Pr=NuStRe
​Go Prandtl number given Rayleigh number
Pr=RaG
​Go Prandtl number given Peclet number
Pr=PeRe
​Go Prandtl number given Graetz numbber
Pr=GrLReD

Other formulas in Prandtl and Peclet Number category

​Go Peclet number given Reynolds number
Pe=RePr
​Go Turbulent Prandtl Number
Prt=εMεH
​Go Modified Prandtl number given Bingham number
Pr'=Pr(1+Bn)
​Go Peclet Number given Schmidt Number
Pe=(ReSc)

How to Evaluate Prandtl number in convection?

Prandtl number in convection evaluator uses Prandtl Number = Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum/Molecular Diffusivity of Heat to evaluate the Prandtl Number, The Prandtl number in convection formula is defined as the ratio of momentum diffusivity to thermal diffusivity The Prandtl Number is often used in heat transfer and free and forced convection calculations. It depends on the fluid properties. Prandtl Number is denoted by Pr symbol.

How to evaluate Prandtl number in convection using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Prandtl number in convection, enter Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum (Dm) & Molecular Diffusivity of Heat (Mdh) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Prandtl number in convection

What is the formula to find Prandtl number in convection?
The formula of Prandtl number in convection is expressed as Prandtl Number = Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum/Molecular Diffusivity of Heat. Here is an example- 0.694444 = 0.504/0.72.
How to calculate Prandtl number in convection?
With Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum (Dm) & Molecular Diffusivity of Heat (Mdh) we can find Prandtl number in convection using the formula - Prandtl Number = Molecular Diffusivity of Momentum/Molecular Diffusivity of Heat.
What are the other ways to Calculate Prandtl Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Prandtl Number-
  • Prandtl Number=Nusselt Number/(Stanton Number*Reynolds Number)OpenImg
  • Prandtl Number=Rayleigh Number/Grashof NumberOpenImg
  • Prandtl Number=Peclet Number/Reynolds NumberOpenImg
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