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3.7.3 babcock_p - Babcock Formula ∆P
p = babcock_p(w,l,d,v)

Calculates the pressure drop of a steam pipe using the Babcock formula.

Arguments

w

Steam flow rate (kg/h  ).

l

Pipe length (m  ).

d

Pipe diameter (m  ).

v

Specific volume (m3/kg  ).

Returns Pressure drop ∆P (kPa  ).