Calculating shell side velocity and Reynolds number in baffled heat exchanger

[PHYS&MECHE]

Shell Side Fluid Velocity of Baffled HX & Re -- Nobody knows last resort

Problem:
I need to know how to calculate the shell side fluid velocity for a Shell&Tube HX with *Baffles*. Also, the reynolds number for this flow

Known:
ms -Mass flow on shell side
Nt -Number of tubes
Lt -Length of tube bundle
Nb - Number of Baffles
Dis -Inside Diameter of Shell
Vs -Volumetric flow rate

--Also I know all fluid properties for shell side fluid i.e. Cp, rho, viscosity...

Comments: I have completed this for the tube side it was very simple but the shell side is difficult and can not find any equations to apply.

Design Engineer needing help!

 

[CFDFEAGURU]

You will have two velocities, one parallel to the tube and one transverse to the tube.

This book can handle just about all your questions.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YPIBB6/?tag=pfamazon01-20

Thanks
Matt

 

[PHYS&MECHE]

I will have to order the book I can't seem to figure it out. Thank you.