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3.7.6 fritzche_w - Fritzche Formula W
w = fritzche_w(w,l,d,v)

Calculates the pressure drop of a steam pipe using the Fritzche formula for the volume flow given a pressure drop.

Arguments

p

Pressure drop ΔP (kPa ).

l

Pipe length (m).

d

Pipe diameter (m).

v

Specific volume (m3/kg ).

Returns Steam flow rate (kg /h).