F2D_16

An infinite surface to an in-line array of infinitely long tubes with n rows

Function f2d_16 returns the view factor from an infinitely long flat plate to an in-line array of infinitely long tubes composed of n rows.

The calling protocol is:

F = f2d_16(d, s, n)

Inputs:
d: diameter of tubes (ft or m)
s: distance between tube centers horizontally (ft or m)
n: number of rows in array

Example:
$UnitSystem SI Mass J K Pa Degree
d=1 [m]
s=4 [m]
n=2 [-]
F=f2d_16(d, s, n)

{Solution:
F=0.592}

Reference: http://www.me.utexas.edu/~howell/sectionc/C-7.html

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