Peclet Number

Peclet number is proportional to { (bulk heat transfer) / (conductive heat transfer) } and is used in heat transfer in general and forced convection calculations in particular. It is equivalent to (Re.Pr). It is normally defined in one of the following forms :

 

 

Peclet Number Calculator with Units

Peclet Number Calculator with Units

Formula 1: Pe = (D * V * ρ * Cp) / k


Formula 2: Pe = (D * G * Cp) / k


Formula 3: Pe = (D * V) / α


alpha=Thermal diffusivity
Cp=Heat capacity
D=Characteristic length
G=Mass velocity
k=Thermal Conductivity
rho=Density
V=Velocity
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