How to Calculate and Solve for Average Velocity | Tube-Bundle Theory | Transport Phenomena
Last Updated on October 2, 2021
The image above represents average velocity.
To compute for average velocity, five essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Constant of Proportionality (k1), Change in Pressure (ΔP), Hydraulic Radius (Rh), Length of Pipe (L) and Viscosity (η).
The formula for calculating average velocity:
v = k1ΔPRh² / Lη
Where:
v = Average Velocity | Tube-Bundle Theory
k1 = Constant of Proportionality
ΔP = Change in Pressure
Rh = Hydraulic Radius
L = Length of Pipe
η = Viscosity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the average velocity when the constant of proportionality is 10, the change in pressure is 5, the hydraulic radius is 2, the length of pipe is 4 and the viscosity is 8.
This implies that;
k1 = Constant of Proportionality = 10
ΔP = Change in Pressure = 5
Rh = Hydraulic Radius = 2
L = Length of Pipe = 4
η = Viscosity = 8
v = k1ΔPRh² / Lη
v = (10)(5)(2)² / (4)(8)
v = (10)(5)(4) / 32
v = 200 / 32
v = 6.25
Therefore, the average velocity is 6.25 m/s.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Transport Phenomena under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Average Velocity under Transport Phenomena
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the average velocity according to the respective parameter which is the Constant of Proportionality (k1), Change in Pressure (ΔP), Hydraulic Radius (Rh), Length of Pipe (L) and Viscosity (η).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Constant of Proportionality (k1) is 10, Change in Pressure (ΔP) is 5, Hydraulic Radius (Rh) is 2, Length of Pipe (L) is 4 and Viscosity (η) is 8.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the average velocity and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
