How to Calculate and Solve for Friction Factor | Turbulent Flow | Transport Phenomena
Last Updated on October 2, 2021
The image above represents friction factor.
To compute for friction factor, one essential parameter is needed and this parameter is Reynold’s Number at Laminar Flow (ReL).
The formula for calculating friction factor:
f = 0.455 / (logReL)2.58
Where:
f = Friction Factor | Turbulent Flow
ReL = Reynold’s Number at Laminar Flow
Let’s solve an example;
Find the friction factor when the reynold’s number at laminar flow is 12.
This implies that;
ReL = Reynold’s Number at Laminar Flow = 12
f = 0.455 / (logReL)2.58
f = 0.455 / (log(12))2.58
f = 0.455 / (1.079)2.58
f = 0.455 / 1.217
f = 0.37
Therefore, the friction factor is 0.37.
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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 Friction Factor under Transport Phenomena
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your value, to get the answer for the friction factor according to the respective parameter which is the Reynold’s Number at Laminar Flow (ReL).
Now, enter the value appropriately and accordingly for the parameter as required by the Reynold’s Number at Laminar Flow (ReL) is 12.
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the friction factor and presents the formula, workings and steps too.