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The Stanton Number is a dimensionless number that measures the ratio of heat transferred into a fluid to the thermal capacity of the fluid. Check FAQs
St=hwhcn
St - Stanton Number?hw - Wall Heat Transfer Rate?hcn - Heat Transfer by Convection?

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0.4Edit=0.5Edit1.25Edit
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Stanton number for convection Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Stanton number for convection?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
St=hwhcn
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
St=0.51.25
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
St=0.51.25
LAST Step Evaluate
St=0.4

Stanton number for convection Formula Elements

Variables
Stanton Number
The Stanton Number is a dimensionless number that measures the ratio of heat transferred into a fluid to the thermal capacity of the fluid.
Symbol: St
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wall Heat Transfer Rate
Wall heat transfer rate is the amount of heat that is transferred per unit of time in some material.
Symbol: hw
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat Transfer by Convection
Heat transfer by convection is heat transfer by mass motion of a fluid such as air or water.
Symbol: hcn
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Stanton Number

​Go Stanton number given Nusselt number and other dimensionless groups
St=NuRePr

Other formulas in Nusselt Number category

​Go Nusselt number for higher value of GrPr
NuavgL=0.59(GPr)0.25
​Go Nusselt number for all value of GrPr and constant heat flux
Nu=(0.825+(0.387((GPr)0.167)(1+(0.437Pr)0.5625)0.296))2
​Go Nusselt number for all value of GrPr and constant wall temperature
Nu=(0.825+(0.387((GPr)0.167)(1+(0.492Pr)0.5625)0.296))2
​Go Nusselt number for turbulent flow
Nu=0.10((GPr)0.333)

How to Evaluate Stanton number for convection?

Stanton number for convection evaluator uses Stanton Number = Wall Heat Transfer Rate/Heat Transfer by Convection to evaluate the Stanton Number, The Stanton number for convection formula is defined as the ratio of heat transferred into a fluid to the thermal capacity of fluid. Stanton Number is denoted by St symbol.

How to evaluate Stanton number for convection using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stanton number for convection, enter Wall Heat Transfer Rate (hw) & Heat Transfer by Convection (hcn) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stanton number for convection

What is the formula to find Stanton number for convection?
The formula of Stanton number for convection is expressed as Stanton Number = Wall Heat Transfer Rate/Heat Transfer by Convection. Here is an example- 0.4 = 0.5/1.25.
How to calculate Stanton number for convection?
With Wall Heat Transfer Rate (hw) & Heat Transfer by Convection (hcn) we can find Stanton number for convection using the formula - Stanton Number = Wall Heat Transfer Rate/Heat Transfer by Convection.
What are the other ways to Calculate Stanton Number?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Stanton Number-
  • Stanton Number=Nusselt Number/(Reynolds Number*Prandtl Number)OpenImg
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