Based on Tinkers flow model and the concepts of equivalent piping diagram suggested by HTRI (Heat Transfer Research Inc.)
the authors
in this paper
proposed a "row by row" calculating method for solving flow ratesof WA and WE in streams A and E respectively. For practical uses
however
this "row by row" method is somewhat tedious. After some simplified treatment
and can be obtained. These results are quite satisfactory for most situations. Furthermore
a complete mathematical model for fluid flow and pressure drop calculation is given in this paper as follow: Since the K values are functions of the stream Reynolds numbers
experimental data from 14 models have been correlated to give resulting equations for resistance coefficient K of individual stream. For K&
however
the situation is much more complicated and a purely empirical correlation of K缺 has the following: form. By means of the mathematical model and experimental result
and flows rates of five streams can be solved simultaneously by trial and error.