Critical Pressure in Compressible Flow Formulas

Critical Pressure is defined as the pressure that will exist at a point when the flow becomes sonic at that point. And is denoted by p_cr. Critical Pressure is usually measured using the Atmosphere Technical for Pressure. Note that the value of Critical Pressure is always positive.

Formulas to find Critical Pressure in Compressible Flow

fxCritical PressureGo

List of variables in Compressible Flow formulas

fx Specific Heat Ratio Go

fx Stagnation Pressure Go

FAQ

What is the Critical Pressure?

Critical Pressure is defined as the pressure that will exist at a point when the flow becomes sonic at that point. Critical Pressure is usually measured using the Atmosphere Technical for Pressure. Note that the value of Critical Pressure is always positive.

Can the Critical Pressure be negative?

No, the Critical Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Critical Pressure?

Critical Pressure is usually measured using the Atmosphere Technical[at] for Pressure. Pascal[at], Kilopascal[at], Bar[at] are the few other units in which Critical Pressure can be measured.

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