In turbulent flow, one can estimate the Nusselt number using the analogy between heat and momentum transfer. (Colburn analogy). This analogy relates the Nusselt number to the co-coefficient of friction, Cf as.
1
(Nu)=0.5Cf(Re)(Pr)1/3
2
(Nu)=0.5Cf(Re)(Pr)2/3
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(Nu)=Cf.Re.(Pr)1/3
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(Nu)=Cf.Re1/2(Pr)1/3