Convective heat transfer co-efficient in case of fluid flowing in tubes is not affected by the tube length/diameter ratio, if the flow is in the _____________ zone?

Correct answer: D. Highly turbulent

  • A. Laminar
  • B. Transition
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. Highly turbulent

Explanation

In highly turbulent flow, mixing rapidly eliminates entrance-region effects, so the heat-transfer coefficient is essentially independent of the tube length-to-diameter ratio. Laminar flow is much more sensitive to developing-flow length.

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