Nusselt number

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007637",
  "term": "Nusselt number",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A dimensionless number representing the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer across a boundary. It quantifies the enhancement of heat transfer from a surface due to convection compared to pure conduction. A Nusselt number of 1 indicates heat transfer by conduction only, while values greater than 1 signify the presence of convection.",
  "synonyms": [
    "heat transfer coefficient"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/nusselt-number/"
}