DragCoef_HalfCylinder_u
Function DragCoef_halfcylinder_u(Re) the drag coefficient for a round half cylinder of infinite length in crossflow with the curved end facing upstream.
Inputs
Re - Reynold's number {Note: The drag coefficient is independent of Re, but a value must be supplied}
Outputs
DragCoef_HalfCylinder_u - drag coefficient [-]
Reference:
F.M White, Fluid Mechanics, 5th ed, ISBN 0-07-240217-2, McGraw-Hill, 2003
Example:
Re=5e4
C_d=DragCoef_HalfCylinder_u(Re)
{Solution:
C_d=1.2
}