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Discharge Coefficient is the ratio of flow rate at exit to flow rate at inlet. Check FAQs
CD=AactAthroat
CD - Discharge Coefficient?Aact - Actual Nozzle Flow Area?Athroat - Nozzle Throat Area?

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0.82Edit=41Edit50Edit
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Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
CD=AactAthroat
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
CD=4150
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
CD=4150
LAST Step Evaluate
CD=0.82

Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area Formula Elements

Variables
Discharge Coefficient
Discharge Coefficient is the ratio of flow rate at exit to flow rate at inlet.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Nozzle Flow Area
Actual nozzle flow area is the effective one-dimensional flow area.
Symbol: Aact
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Nozzle Throat Area
Nozzle Throat Area is the area of cross section at the throat of nozzle where the flow attains sonic velocity.
Symbol: Athroat
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area?

Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area evaluator uses Discharge Coefficient = Actual Nozzle Flow Area/Nozzle Throat Area to evaluate the Discharge Coefficient, The Discharge coefficient given flow area formula is defined as the ratio of actual nozzle flow to the nozzle physical throat area. Discharge Coefficient is denoted by CD symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area, enter Actual Nozzle Flow Area (Aact) & Nozzle Throat Area (Athroat) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area

What is the formula to find Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area?
The formula of Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area is expressed as Discharge Coefficient = Actual Nozzle Flow Area/Nozzle Throat Area. Here is an example- 0.82 = 41/50.
How to calculate Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area?
With Actual Nozzle Flow Area (Aact) & Nozzle Throat Area (Athroat) we can find Discharge Coefficient given Flow Area using the formula - Discharge Coefficient = Actual Nozzle Flow Area/Nozzle Throat Area.
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge Coefficient-
  • Discharge Coefficient=Actual Mass Flow Rate/Ideal Mass Flow RateOpenImg
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