F2D_6

Infinite Cylinder to a symmetrical finite width plate

Function f2d_6(a,b)
returns the view factor from an infinitely long cylinder a symmetrically placed finite width plate of infinite length.

Inputs:
a = height from the top surface of the plate the center of the cylinder [m or ft]
b = distance from center of cylinder to an end of plate [m or ft]

Example:
$UnitSystem SI
a=1 [m]
b=1 [m]
F=f2d_6(a,b)

{Solution:
F=0.25}

Note: The cylinder radius must be less than the perpendicular distance, a, from the cylinder axis to the plate.

Reference: Howell, Radiation Configuration Factors, www.me.utexas.edu/~howell/sectionc/C-61.html.

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