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Unread 02-24-2006, 10:37 PM   #28
bobo5195
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Default Re: passive radiator design help needed

as a genral rule more flow rate the better

ignore all sugestions about turbulators, turbulence is not a factor as the tube is long. I should (once i am sober) be able to find some maths about how much heat transfer there is from a lenght a tubing and corelate to your design the math is hardcore and my time is limited but i will have a look.

I recommend welding fins on there to increase heat transport (more project marks lower C/w)

If you want to calculate pressure drop i recommend the hazen williams equation which should be sufficent for your uses http://www.lmnoeng.com/HazenWilliamsDesign.htm
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