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Chemical Engineering · Q157

Mass Transfer

Engineering and GATE · Chemical Engineering · question 157

Q157

The Schmidt number which is defined as, μ/ρ D, is the ratio of the

A.
Momentum diffusivity to the mass dif-fusivity
Answer
B.
Thermal diffusivity to the mass diffusivity
C.
Momentum diffusivity to the thermal diffusivity
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Schmidt number (Sc) is a dimensionless number in mass transfer operations.

It is defined as the ratio of momentum diffusivity (kinematic viscosity, μ/ρ) to the mass diffusivity (D).

In mathematical terms, Sc = μ / (ρ D).

This number helps compare the relative effects of momentum and mass transport within a fluid.