3.2.37 nikuradse_reichert - Nikuradse-Reichert friction factor

f = nikuradse_reichert(re)

Calculate the Nikuradse-Reichert approximation of the Colebrook-White equation.

Arguments

re

Reynolds number

Returns Darcy friction factor , dimensionless.

Possible Errors

Nikuradse-Reichert friction factor only valid for Re > 1e4

The given Reynolds number is out of range.

Nikuradse-Reichert friction factor only valid for e/D > 0.01

The given pipe roughness/diameter fraction is out of range.