Flow Numbers and Their Summation: Development of the Concept of a Component Flow Number Applicable to Gas Turbine Fuel Systems

Abstract

In this article the concept of a component flow number is developed and for a particular example good agreement is shown with an empirical expression. An expression is derived for the flow number of two components in series—this is confirmed by experimental evidence. A rapid computational method for a combined flow number is given and also a single change in a flow path and parallel flow paths are discussed. Conclusions are drawn concerning the dependence of flow number on the physical variables for single and multi‐component flow systems.

Citation

Woods, W.A. (1961), "Flow Numbers and Their Summation: Development of the Concept of a Component Flow Number Applicable to Gas Turbine Fuel Systems", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 33 No. 8, pp. 239-241. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb033443