The Convection WorkbookSimplifying Calculations

Josh Bryson and Russell Aldridge

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IntroductionEquations for convection

calculations are lengthy and grotesque:

5/48/5

4/13/2

3/12/1

000,282

Re1

]Pr)/4.0(1[

PrRe62.03.0

DDDNu

Calculator errors are common and frustrating

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Objectives

Create a convection calculation tool that is:

• User friendly• Applicable to all convection

problems• Eliminates calculation errors• Increases understanding of the

subject matter• Integrates with the text and class

notes

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Program Requirements

Analyze the following modes of convection heat transfer:

• Boiling• Free Convection• External Flow• Internal Flow• Laminar and Turbulent flow

correlations• Flow over a flat plate

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The Solution

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Features

• Attractive• User friendly, intuitive interface• Easy integration of property values

– Link to properties calculator– Built in linear interpolator

• Problem reset button• Includes PDF version of notes

– Full sheets– Equation specific snapshots

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Conclusions and Recommendations

The Big Workbook of Convection:• Excellent learning tool• Assists in heavy hand calculations• Helps solve convection heat transfer problems• Should be used as a learning tool• Should be integrated with the text and class

notes

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Thank YouQuestions