Friction factor in packed column (laminar)

Input(s)

в: Fractional Void Space (dimensionless)

$D_{P}$: Diameter of Particles (ft)

$\boldsymbol{v}_{\mathbf{0}}$: Velocity of Fluid $(\mathrm{ft} / \mathrm{s})$

$\rho$: Density of Fluid $(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{cc})$

$\mu$: Viscosity of Fluid $(\mathrm{cP})$

Output(s)

f: Friction Factor (dimensionless)

Formula(s)

Reference(s)

Bird, R.B., Stewart, W.E. and Lightfoot, E.N. (2002). Transport Phenomena (Second Ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Chapter: 6, Page: 190.