functionNusseltInsideCSTR

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1. Purpose of model

Calculates the Nusselt number of an impeller driven flow inside a CSTR.

2. Level of detail, physical effects considered, and physical insight

(Description)

3. Limits of validity

(none)

4. Interfaces

(none)

5. Nomenclature

Nu := Nusselt number,

Pr := Prandtl number

D := Inner Diameter of CSTR

P := power of the stirrer

V := Volume of CSTR filled with medium

rho := density of fluid

eta := dynamic viscosity of fluid

eta_w := dynamic viscosity of fluid at the wall

6. Governing Equations

Nu := K * (pi/4)^(a/3) * (P*D^4*rho^2/V/eta^3)^(a/3) * Pr^b * (eta/eta_w)^c

7. Remarks for Usage

(none)

8. Validation

(no validation or testing necessary)

9. References

[1] Judat, H. and Sperling, R. (2005). Wärmeübergang im Rührkessel. In M. Kraume (Ed.) Mischen und Rühren (pp. 123-145), Wiley-Blackwell

10. Version History

Created by Philipp Jahneke (philipp.koziol@tuhh.de), Sep 2018

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