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3.3.7 helical_mori_nakayama - Mori-Nakayama friction factor
f = helical_mori_nakayama(re, de)

Computes the Mori-Nakayama friction factor for helical pipes with a given dean number valid for the entire laminar flow region.

Arguments

re

Reynolds number Re  .

de

Dean number De  .

Returns Helical friction factor (Darcy definition) fH , dimensionless.