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Reynolds Number of Film is the ratio of Inertial force to the viscous force. Check FAQs
Ref=41Pμ
Ref - Reynolds Number of Film?1 - Mass Flow of Condensate?P - Wetted Perimeter?μ - Viscosity of Fluid?

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300Edit=47200Edit9.6Edit10Edit
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Reynolds Number for Condensate Film Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ref=41Pμ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ref=47200kg/s9.6m10N*s/m²
Next Step Convert Units
Ref=47200kg/s9.6m10Pa*s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ref=472009.610
LAST Step Evaluate
Ref=300

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film Formula Elements

Variables
Reynolds Number of Film
Reynolds Number of Film is the ratio of Inertial force to the viscous force.
Symbol: Ref
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass Flow of Condensate
Mass Flow of Condensate is the mass of a condensate which passes per unit of time.
Symbol: 1
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wetted Perimeter
Wetted Perimeter is defined as the surface of the channel bottom and sides in direct contact with the aqueous body.
Symbol: P
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Viscosity of Fluid
The Viscosity of fluid is a measure of its resistance to deformation at a given rate.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: N*s/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Reynolds Number of Film

​Go Reynolds Number using Average Heat Transfer Coefficient for Condensate Film
Ref=(4h ̅L(TSat-Tw)hfgμf)

Other formulas in Condensation category

​Go Film Thickness given Mass Flow of Condensate
δ=(3μfρL(ρL-ρv)[g])13
​Go Condensation Number
Co=(h ̅)(((μf)2(k3)(ρf)(ρf-ρv)[g])13)
​Go Condensation Number for Vertical Plate
Co=1.47((Ref)-13)
​Go Condensation Number for Horizontal Cylinder
Co=1.514((Ref)-13)

How to Evaluate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?

Reynolds Number for Condensate Film evaluator uses Reynolds Number of Film = (4*Mass Flow of Condensate)/(Wetted Perimeter*Viscosity of Fluid) to evaluate the Reynolds Number of Film, The Reynolds Number for Condensate Film formula is defined as ratio of four times the mass flow rate of condensate to the product of wetted perimeter and viscosity. Reynolds Number of Film is denoted by Ref symbol.

How to evaluate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reynolds Number for Condensate Film, enter Mass Flow of Condensate (ṁ1), Wetted Perimeter (P) & Viscosity of Fluid (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reynolds Number for Condensate Film

What is the formula to find Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?
The formula of Reynolds Number for Condensate Film is expressed as Reynolds Number of Film = (4*Mass Flow of Condensate)/(Wetted Perimeter*Viscosity of Fluid). Here is an example- 300 = (4*7200)/(9.6*10).
How to calculate Reynolds Number for Condensate Film?
With Mass Flow of Condensate (ṁ1), Wetted Perimeter (P) & Viscosity of Fluid (μ) we can find Reynolds Number for Condensate Film using the formula - Reynolds Number of Film = (4*Mass Flow of Condensate)/(Wetted Perimeter*Viscosity of Fluid).
What are the other ways to Calculate Reynolds Number of Film?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Reynolds Number of Film-
  • Reynolds Number of Film=((4*Average Heat Transfer Coefficient*Length of Plate*(Saturation Temperature-Plate Surface Temperature))/(Latent Heat of Vaporization*Viscosity of Film))OpenImg
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