functionvertical_plate_ASHRAE

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vertical_plate_ASHRAE

The following Churchill and Chu correlation is applicable for a vertical plate in rest environment (no forced convection).
The formula is picked from the ASHRAE guide chapter 3 table 10 equations T10.3

The correlations is given for a Rayleigh number 109 < Ra < 1012. A other correlation is suitable for 10-1 < Ra < 109 with the equation T10.2 but the connection at Ra = 109 between the correlation is too discontinuous. Therefore the correlation T10.3 is extended to range 10-1 < Ra < 109.

Where :

  • Nu is the Nusselt number
  • Ra is the Rayleigh number
  • Pr is the Prandtl number

Inputs

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.SIunits.PrandtlNumberPr
Modelica.SIunits.RayleighNumberRa

Outputs

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.SIunits.NusseltNumberNu