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Centreline Velocity is defined as the maximum velocity in the pipe, so it is, most of the time, larger than the average velocity. Check FAQs
Umax=1.43V1+f
Umax - Centreline Velocity?V - Mean Velocity?f - Friction Factor?

Centreline Velocity Example

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Here is how the Centreline Velocity equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Centreline Velocity equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Centreline Velocity equation looks like.

3.0803Edit=1.432Edit1+0.16Edit
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Centreline Velocity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Centreline Velocity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Umax=1.43V1+f
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Umax=1.432m/s1+0.16
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Umax=1.4321+0.16
Next Step Evaluate
Umax=3.08031426968094m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Umax=3.0803m/s

Centreline Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Centreline Velocity
Centreline Velocity is defined as the maximum velocity in the pipe, so it is, most of the time, larger than the average velocity.
Symbol: Umax
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mean Velocity
Mean Velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Friction Factor
The Friction Factor or Moody chart is the plot of the relative roughness (e/D) of a pipe against Reynold's number.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

Other Formulas to find Centreline Velocity

​Go Centreline Velocity given Shear and Mean Velocity
Umax=3.75V'+V

Other formulas in Turbulent Flow category

​Go Shear Velocity for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
V'=𝜏ρf
​Go Shear Stress Developed for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
𝜏=ρfV'2
​Go Roughness Reynold Number for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
Re=kV'v'
​Go Average Height of Irregularities for Turbulent Flow in Pipes
k=v'ReV'

How to Evaluate Centreline Velocity?

Centreline Velocity evaluator uses Centreline Velocity = 1.43*Mean Velocity*sqrt(1+Friction Factor) to evaluate the Centreline Velocity, The Centreline Velocity formula is defined as the maximum velocity in the pipe, so it is, most of the time, larger than the average velocity. Centreline Velocity is denoted by Umax symbol.

How to evaluate Centreline Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Centreline Velocity, enter Mean Velocity (V) & Friction Factor (f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Centreline Velocity

What is the formula to find Centreline Velocity?
The formula of Centreline Velocity is expressed as Centreline Velocity = 1.43*Mean Velocity*sqrt(1+Friction Factor). Here is an example- 2.888458 = 1.43*2*sqrt(1+0.16).
How to calculate Centreline Velocity?
With Mean Velocity (V) & Friction Factor (f) we can find Centreline Velocity using the formula - Centreline Velocity = 1.43*Mean Velocity*sqrt(1+Friction Factor). This formula also uses Square Root Function function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Centreline Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Centreline Velocity-
  • Centreline Velocity=3.75*Shear Velocity+Mean VelocityOpenImg
Can the Centreline Velocity be negative?
Yes, the Centreline Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Centreline Velocity?
Centreline Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Centreline Velocity can be measured.
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