modelVariableArea
Balances Q_flow and T for a variable area (e.g., liquid/vapor) connected to a fixed area (e.g., wall)
Parameters
| Type | Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integer | nVar | 1 | # of variable nodal areas |
| Integer | nFixed | 1 | # of fixed nodal areas |
Connectors
| Type | Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSFORM.HeatAndMassTransfer.Interfaces.HeatPorts_Flow[nVar] | heatPorts_Var | ||
| TRANSFORM.HeatAndMassTransfer.Interfaces.HeatPorts_Flow[nFixed] | heatPorts_Fixed |
Components
| Type | Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI.Area | surfaceAreas_Var | Variable surface areas. sum(Var) = sum(Fixed) | |
| SI.Area | surfaceAreas_Fixed | Fixed surface areas. sum(Var) = sum(Fixed) | |
| Real | fA | Weighted average area correction factors | |
| Real | f | Weighted area correction factors |