Arc


Model description

$N$ parallel smooth arcs, each with constant radius $R$. The pressure loss coefficient is computed using the following correlation by VDI based on the Reynolds'number $\text{Re}$:

It is assumed, that no significant heat transfer takes plance; hence: $$Nu=0$$

  1. Züst S (2017) Model Based Optimization of Internal Heat Sources in Machine Tools. ETH Diss-Nr. 24482.
  2. VDI Wärmeatlas

Parameters

ParameterSymbolUnitDescription
Radius\(R\)mRadius of the arc
Count\(N\)noneNumber of parallel arcs