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Sphere_Q_ND

 

 

The function sphere_Q_ND(Fo, Bi) returns the non-dimensional heat transfer into a sphere whose outer surface (r=r_o) is exposed to convection. The supplied values, Fo, Bi represent Fourier number and Biot number respectively.  See Section 3.5.2 of Nellis and Klein for more information.

 

 

Inputs:

 

Output:

 

 

Example:

r_bar=0.3

Fo=0.23

Bi=1.02

Q_hat=sphere_Q_ND(Fo, Bi)

 

{Solution: Q_hat=0.4466} 

 

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