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Catton-1978-Conduction-1-1E3 — Enclosed Cavity Vertical

Name: Natural Convection Correlations — enclosed_cavity_vertical: correlation id Catton (1978) conduction#1-1e3 · characteristic length definition L = cavity gap width; Ra < 1000: viscous forces prevent circulation · Nu correlation text Nu = 1 (pure conduction; no convection) · orientation vertical cavity (side-heated) conduction limit · Ra max 1000 dimensionless
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Geometry: Enclosed Cavity Vertical
Correlation Id: Catton (1978) CONDUCTION#1-1E3
Nu Correlation Text: Nu = 1 (pure conduction; No convection)
Pr Range Max (dimensionless): 50
Pr Range Min (dimensionless): 0.5
Ra Max (dimensionless): 1,000
Ra Min (dimensionless): 1
Characteristic Length Definition: L = Cavity Gap width; Ra < 1000: Viscous Forces Prevent Circulation
Fluid Assumption: Air (Pr~0.7)
Orientation: Vertical Cavity (side-heated) Conduction Limit

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