Liquid mercury is flowing at 0.9kg/s through a 5-cm diameter tube with inlet and outlet mean temperatures of 100°C and 200°C, respectively. The tube surface temperature is maintained constant at 250°C.    Determine the tube length using the Dittus-Boelter equation, in m. ______ m

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Liquid mercury is flowing at 0.9kg/s through a 5-cm diameter tube with inlet and outlet mean temperatures of 100°C and 200°C, respectively. The tube surface temperature is maintained constant at 250°C. 

 

Determine the tube length using the Dittus-Boelter equation, in m.

______ m

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