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3.7.2 unwin_w - Unwin Formula W
w = unwin_w(p,l,d,v)

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

Arguments

p

Pressure drop ∆P (kPa  ).

l

Pipe length (m  ).

d

Pipe diameter (m  ).

v

Specific volume (m3/kg  ).

Returns Steam flow rate (kg/h  ).