SF_16
Function SF_16 provides the shape factor ([m] or [ft]) for conduction between a thin strip and the exterior of an elliptical body.
Inputs:
a = half-width of strip ([m] or [ft])
c = major radius of ellipse ([m] or [ft])
d = minor radius of ellipse ([m] or [ft])
L = length of beam ([m] or [ft])
Example: SF = SF_16(a, c, d, L)
Reference: Wong, H. (1977). Heat transfer for engineers. London: Longman Group Ltd. p. 21.
Example:
$UnitSystem SI Mass J K Pa Radian
$VarInfo a, c, d, L, SF units=m
a = 0.1 [m]
c = 0.2 [m]
d = 0.1 [m]
L = 1 [m]
SF = SF_16(a, c, d, L)
{Solution:
SF = 5.719 [m]}