.AixLib.Fluid.HeatExchangers.Radiators.BaseClasses.PressureDropRadiator

Information

Overview

Calculates the pressure drop in a radiator according to manufacturer data

Concept

The pressure drop is calculated according to the following equation [1].

In order to determine K, manufacturer data is used and :

With the help of the Matlab Curve Fit Toolbox a curve y = K*x^2 is fitted through several selected points.

References

[1] Ross, Hans: "Hydraulik der Wasserheizung", Oldenbourg Industrieverlag GmbH, 2002.

Revisions

• October, 2016  by Peter Remmen:
  Transfer to AixLib.
• October 7, 2013  by Ole Odendahl:
  Formatted documentation appropriately
• June 10, 2011  by Ana Constantin:
  Implemented.