For turbulent flow in a tube, the heat transfer co-efficient is obtained from the Dittus- Boelter correlation. If the tube diameter is halved and the flow rate is doubled, then the heat transfer co-efficient will change by a factor of________________?
Correct answer: C. 6.1
- A. 1
- B. 1.74
- C. 6.1
- D. 37
Explanation
With constant properties and doubled volumetric flow, halving the diameter makes velocity increase eightfold, so Reynolds number increases fourfold. Since h is proportional to Re^0.8/D, the factor is 4^0.8 × 2 ≈ 6.1.
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