Thermal Growth Calc

[dabluffrat]

I need to know how to calculate the thermal growth of the running clearances from ambient to warm up and to max operating temp. Is there a general formula that doesn't need the fluid convection coefficient?

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[BigInch]

Use the maximum design temperature of the pump.

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