functionfRe2_EndCross

Inputs

TypeNameDefaultDescription
BooleantoggleStaggeredtrue = staggered grid type; false = in-line
SI.Lengthd_oOuter diameter of tubes
SI.LengthD_iInside shell diameter
SI.LengthDBTube bundle diameter
SI.Lengths1Tube to tube pitch parallel to baffel edge
SI.Lengths2Tube to tube pitch perpindicular to baffel edge
SI.LengthSBaffle spacing between baffles
SI.LengthS_EBaffle spacing between the heat exchanger sheets and adjacent baffles
SI.Lengthe1Space between tubes and shell
Realnes# of shortest connections connecting neighboring tubes
Realn_MR# of main resistances in cross flow path
Realn_MRE# of main resistances in end cross flow path
Realn_s# of pairs of sealing strips
SI.DynamicViscositymuUpstream dynamic viscosity
SI.DynamicViscositymu_wDynamic viscosity of fluid at average wall temperature
SI.MassFlowRatem_flowMass flow rate

Outputs

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Units.NonDimfRe2Modified friction coefficient (= f*Re^2)