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This calculator determines the density of a material using the relationship between heat transfer coefficient, convective mass transfer coefficient, specific heat, and Lewis number. Density represents the mass per unit volume of a substance.
The calculator uses the formula:
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Explanation: This formula relates thermal and mass transfer properties to determine material density, particularly useful in heat and mass transfer analysis.
Details: Accurate density calculation is essential for material characterization, fluid dynamics analysis, heat transfer calculations, and various engineering applications involving thermal and mass transfer processes.
Tips: Enter all required parameters with appropriate units. Ensure values are positive and within reasonable physical ranges for accurate results.
Q1: What is the Lewis Number?
A: The Lewis Number is a dimensionless number defined as the ratio of thermal diffusivity to mass diffusivity.
Q2: What are typical units for these parameters?
A: Heat transfer coefficient in W/m²·K, mass transfer coefficient in m/s, specific heat in J/kg·K, and Lewis number is dimensionless.
Q3: When is this formula applicable?
A: This formula is particularly useful in combined heat and mass transfer problems, such as evaporation, condensation, and other phase change processes.
Q4: What factors affect the accuracy of this calculation?
A: Measurement accuracy of input parameters, assumption validity, and appropriate unit consistency affect the result accuracy.
Q5: Can this be used for all materials?
A: This approach is generally applicable to various materials, but specific material properties and conditions should be considered for precise applications.