functionDiffusiveMassTimeConstant

Returns time constant for diffusive mass transfer

Extends from Modelica.Icons.Function (Icon for functions).

Information

Defined to be the approximate time for a thermal wave to penetrate distant L.

  • tau = L^2/(4*alpha_d)

Inputs

TypeNameDefaultDescription
SI.DiffusionCoefficientD_abDiffusion coefficient
SI.LengthLCharacteristic length

Outputs

TypeNameDefaultDescription
SI.TimetauDiffusive mass transfer time constant