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    Derivation of Cv (flow coefficient)

    The equation Q=Cv sqrt(dp/G) is, in fact derived from the bernoulli eqn. My old freshman physics book shows the derivation of dp=1/2 rho (v2^2-v1^2) and goes on to modify it for negligible v1. Regarding it's accuracy, remember this is for incompressible, inviscid flow. The term Cv is an...
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    Still to remove water from ammonia refrigerant

    When constructing a vessel to boil ammonia and separate it from water, IIAR Bulletin 108 specifically recommends against “the use of vessels containing internal coils through which liquid ammonia is circulated”. But the Bulletin does not say why. I presume the problem is that if the coil...

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