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SF_21

 

 

 

Function SF_21 provides the shape factor ([m] or [ft]) for conduction between one pipe in a circular array of equally spaced pipes and the exterior of a cylinder.

 

Inputs:

 d = diameter of circular pipe array  ([m] or [ft])

 D_out = diameter of the bounding cylinder ([m] or [ft])

 d_p = diameter of pipes ([m] or [ft])

 N = number of pipes

 L = length of pipes and cylinder ([m] or [ft])

 

Example:  SF =  SF_21(d, D_out, d_p, N, L)

 

Reference: White, F. (1984). Heat transfer. Reading, Massachusettes: Addison-Wesley. p. 118.

 

 

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