Separation Anxiety

July 5, 2021 – 1 minute read

https://youtu.be/ceRrs7k_n3Y

Another look at where not to use low loss headers (no we won’t let it go) and also that looks can be deceiving when it comes to heat loss. Keep it simple stupid. More on valve authority and opening characteristic here

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