Nu=hL/k ; what would be the L value when the fluid is flowing through a packed rectangular channel. Is it be hydraulic diameter (dh) of the channel or particle diameter (dp) or dh/porosity of the bed?
But, one thing sir we generally consider hydraulic diameter for the flow through non circular empty channel. In case of packed channel, is it be the same? Can you please recommend me any reference in favor of that for me.