F3D_1

Finite parallel plates

Function f3d_1(a, b, c) returns the view factor between two identical opposite rectangular plates.

Inputs:
a and b are the dimensions of the rectangles [m or ft]
c is the distance between them [m or ft]

Example:
$UnitSystem SI K Pa J deg
a=1 [m]
b=1.5 [m]
c=0.5 [m]
F=f3d_1(a, b, c)

{Solution:
F=0.4756 }

Reference: Siegel and Howell, Thermal radiation heat transfer, 4th edition, p.843.

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