Lockhart–Martinelli parameter

The Lockhart–Martinelli parameter () is a dimensionless number used in internal two-phase flow calculations.[1] It expresses the liquid fraction of a flowing fluid. Its main application is in two-phase pressure drop and boiling/condensing heat transfer calculations.

It is defined as:

where

  • is the liquid phase mass flowrate;
  • is the gas phase mass flowrate;
  • is the gas density;
  • is the liquid density.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lockhart, R.W., Martinelli, R.C.; Chem. Eng. Prog., Vol. 45. 1949, pp. 39–48