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R-2 — straight#rectangular

Name: Fin Efficiency — straight#rectangular: mL value 2 · efficiency eta 0.482 · m definition sqrt(hP/(k*Ac)) = sqrt(2h/(k*t)) for flat fin of half-thickness t · L definition fin length; use corrected Lc=L+t/2 for convective tip · geometry description Straight fin uniform rectangular cross-section
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Pk: straight#rectangular
mL Value: 2
L Definition: Fin length; Use Corrected Lc=L+t/2 for Convective Tip
Efficiency Eta: 0.482
Fin Profile: Rectangular
Fin Type: Straight
Formula: tanh(mL)/mL
Geometry Description: Straight Fin Uniform Rectangular Cross-Section
M Definition: sqrt(hP/(k*Ac)) = SQRT(2H/(K*T)) for Flat Fin of Half-Thickness T
Tip Condition: Insulated

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straight#rectangular — mL value 2 · efficiency eta 0.482 · m definition sqrt(hP/(k*Ac)) = sqrt(2h/(k*t)) for flat fin of half-thickness t · L definition fin length; use corrected Lc=L+t/2 for convective tip · geometry description Straight fin uniform rectangular cross-section | Fin Efficiency | Engineering Database