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Interiors of aligned rectangular enclosures

 

 

Function F3D_34(x_1, x_2, s, b, d) returns the view factor from  the internal surface of two aligned rectangular enclosures.  

 

Inputs:

x_1 = width of enclosure 1 [m] or [ft]

x_2 = width of enclosure 2 [m] or [ft]

s = gap between enclosures [m] or [ft]

b and d = dimensions of the enclosure in directions perpendicular to the aligning axis

 

Example: 

$UnitSystem SI Mass J K Pa

x_1=1 [m]

x_2=1 [m]

s=0.2 [m]

b=1 [m]

d=2 [m]

F=F3D_34(x_1,x_2,s,b,d)

{Solution: F=0.1294 }

 

Reference: 

Stevenson, J.A. and Grafton, J.C., 1961,

"Radiation heat transfer analysis for space vehicles,"

Rept. SID-61-91, North American Aviation (AFASD TR 61-119, pt. 1), Sept. 9.