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Prandtl Number

The Prandtl Number is a dimensionless number approximating the ratio of momentum diffusivity and thermal diffusivity

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The Prandtl Number is a dimensionless number approximating the ratio of momentum diffusivity (kinematic viscosity) and thermal diffusivity and can be expressed as

Pr = v / α         (1)

where

Pr = Prandtl's number

v = momentum diffusivity (m2/s)

α = thermal diffusivity (m2/s)

The Prandtl number can alternatively be expressed as

Pr = μ cp / k         (2)

where

μ = absolute or dynamic viscosity (kg/m s, cP)

cp = specific heat capacity (J/kg K, Btu/(lb oF))

k = thermal conductivity (W/m K, Btu/(h ft2 oF/ft))

The Prandtl Number is often used in heat transfer and free and forced convection calculations.

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