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SF_4

 

 

Function SF_4 provides the shape factor  ([m] or [ft])for conduction between two cylinders that are buried in an infinite medium.

 

Inputs:

 D_1 = diameter of cylinder 1 ([m] or [ft])

 D_2 = diameter of cylinder 2 ([m] or [ft])

 w = distance between cylinder centerlines ([m] or [ft])

 L = length of cylinders ([m] or [ft])

 

Example:  SF = SF_4(D_1, D_2, w, L)

 

Reference:  Incropera, F. & DeWitt, D. (2002). Fundamentals of heat and mass transfer, 5th ed. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 193-194.

 

 

Shape Factors Index