9A.2 Computation of the Prandtl numbers for gases at low desnity.

(a) By using the Eucken formula and experimental heat capacity data, estimate the Prandtl number a
(b) For the same gases, compute the Prandtl number directly by substituting the following value: of th
a)
Cp
M
1.864
18.016
33.581824
Pr=
0.76365784

(a)
He
Ar
H2
Air
CO2
H2O

Pr
(b)
0.66662508
0.66669515
0.73318869
0.73609487
0.78225704
0.76365784

estimate the Prandtl number at 1 atm and 300 K for each of the gases listed in the table.
ituting the following value: of the physical properties into the defining formula Pr = Cp/k, and compare the valu
b)
Pr=

Cp
5.193
67.0118693

k
1.995

0.1546

= Cp/k, and compare the values with the results obtained in (a). All properties are given at low pressure and 3

are given at low pressure and 300K.