Overview
Simple model for a hydraulic resistance with the pressureloss
modelled with the pressure loss factor zeta (ζ).
Concept
Values for pressure loss factor zeta can be easily found in tables.
The following equation represents the dependencies of
m_flow(_nominal), dp(_nominal), zeta and the
diameter (D).
Δp = 0.5*ζ*ρ*v*|v|
= 8*ζ/(π^2*D^4*ρ) * m_flow*|m_flow|
Since this a simplified approach to calculate/generate a pressure
drop, there exist no distinction between laminar and turbulent flow
regarding ζ-values.
The non-existance of a turbulent flow, the equation handling near zero as well as the different approach of being able to use tabled zeta values, mainly distinguish this model from AixLib.Fluid.FixedResistances.PressureDrop.
Example Results
AixLib.Fluid.FixedResistances.Examples.CompareFixedResistances