How do I get the Convection Coefficient for steam in a jacketed vessel?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around obtaining the convection coefficient for steam in a heating jacket at 1 bar pressure. Participants seek resources, equations, and references related to this topic, which involves concepts of heat transfer and possibly dimensionless numbers.

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  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests guidance on equations or books to find the convection coefficient for steam in a heating jacket, indicating a need for dimensionless numbers.
  • Another participant provides links to external resources that may assist in understanding convective heat transfer and steam engineering principles.
  • A third participant recommends the 5th Edition of the Chemical Engineer's Handbook by Perry & Chilton as a valuable resource for topics related to condensing and boiling heat transfer.
  • A later reply expresses gratitude for the provided suggestions.

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Participants do not express disagreement; however, there is no consensus on a specific equation or method for determining the convection coefficient, as the discussion primarily involves sharing resources and suggestions.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not delve into specific assumptions or limitations regarding the convection coefficient or the conditions under which it may vary.

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Individuals interested in heat transfer, particularly in the context of steam applications in engineering, may find this discussion relevant.

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I need to obtain the convection coefficient of the steam in a heating jacket. I have steam at 1 bar and I know the dimensions of the jacket
Please could someone point me in the direction of an equation/ book I can use to obtain the convection coefficient for steam in a heating jacket. Steam is at 1 bar pressure. I think I need to use a dimensionless number. Thanks
 
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My 5th Edition of Chemical Engineer's Handbook by Perry & Chilton has several pages on condensing and boiling heat transfer. This book is an excellent resource for people with your type of questions. Amazon has it, and the current edition is apparently the 9th Edition.
 
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thankyou to you both!
 
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