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Tube Loading refers to the thin film of the condensate which is formed during the condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger. Check FAQs
Γv=WcNtπDi
Γv - Tube Loading?Wc - Condensate Flow?Nt - Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger?Di - Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger?π - Archimedes' constant?

Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation Example

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0.9572Edit=12.45Edit360Edit3.141611.5Edit
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Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Γv=WcNtπDi
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Γv=12.45kg/s360π11.5mm
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Γv=12.45kg/s3603.141611.5mm
Next Step Convert Units
Γv=12.45kg/s3603.14160.0115m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Γv=12.453603.14160.0115
Next Step Evaluate
Γv=0.957236251929515
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Γv=0.9572

Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Tube Loading
Tube Loading refers to the thin film of the condensate which is formed during the condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.
Symbol: Γv
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Condensate Flow
Condensate Flow refers to the flowrate of the liquid condensate formed due to condensation of vapors in a condenser type heat exchanger.
Symbol: Wc
Measurement: Mass Flow RateUnit: kg/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger
Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger refers to the count of individual tubes that form the heat transfer surface inside the heat exchanger.
Symbol: Nt
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger
Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger is the inner diameter where in the flow of fluid takes place. Pipe thickness is not taken into account.
Symbol: Di
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation?

Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation evaluator uses Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger) to evaluate the Tube Loading, The Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation formula is defined as the film formation that occurs over the tubes in a vertical condenser while the vapor gets condensed inside the tubes that is inner periphery of tubes. Tube Loading is denoted by Γv symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation, enter Condensate Flow (Wc), Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger (Nt) & Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger (Di) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation

What is the formula to find Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation?
The formula of Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation is expressed as Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger). Here is an example- 0.957236 = 12.45/(360*pi*0.0115).
How to calculate Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation?
With Condensate Flow (Wc), Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger (Nt) & Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger (Di) we can find Vertical Tube Loading for Inside Condensation using the formula - Tube Loading = Condensate Flow/(Number of Tubes in Heat Exchanger*pi*Pipe Inner Diameter in Exchanger). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Tube Loading?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Tube Loading-
  • Tube Loading=(Reynolds Number for Condensate Film*Fluid Viscosity at Average Temperature)/4OpenImg
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