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The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied. Check FAQs
μ=dp|drCR312(QπD)+vpiston0.5CR
μ - Dynamic Viscosity?dp|dr - Pressure Gradient?CR - Radial Clearance?Q - Discharge in Laminar Flow?D - Diameter of Piston?vpiston - Velocity of Piston?π - Archimedes' constant?

Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow Example

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0.0743Edit=60Edit0.45Edit312(55Edit3.14163.5Edit)+0.045Edit0.50.45Edit
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Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=dp|drCR312(QπD)+vpiston0.5CR
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=60N/m³0.45m312(55m³/sπ3.5m)+0.045m/s0.50.45m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
μ=60N/m³0.45m312(55m³/s3.14163.5m)+0.045m/s0.50.45m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=600.45312(553.14163.5)+0.0450.50.45
Next Step Evaluate
μ=0.00743455412905416Pa*s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
μ=0.0743455412905416P
LAST Step Rounding Answer
μ=0.0743P

Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Gradient
Pressure Gradient is the change in pressure with respect to radial distance of element.
Symbol: dp|dr
Measurement: Pressure GradientUnit: N/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radial Clearance
Radial Clearance or gap is the distance between two surfaces adjacent to each other.
Symbol: CR
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Discharge in Laminar Flow
The Discharge in Laminar Flow refers to the fluid flowing per second through a channel or section of a pipe.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Piston
Diameter of Piston is the actual diameter of the piston while the bore is the size of the cylinder and will always be larger than the piston.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Piston
Velocity of piston in reciprocating pump is defined as the product of sin of angular velocity and time, radius of crank and angular velocity.
Symbol: vpiston
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Dynamic Viscosity

​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank
μ=0.5dp|drRR-CHRuOiltank+(vpistonRCH)
​Go Dynamic Viscosity for Pressure Reduction over Length of Piston
μ=ΔPf(6vpistonLPCR3)(0.5D+CR)
​Go Dynamic Viscosity for Shear Force Resisting Motion of Piston
μ=FsπLPvpiston(1.5(DCR)2+4(DCR))

How to Evaluate Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow?

Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow evaluator uses Dynamic Viscosity = (Pressure Gradient*(Radial Clearance^3)/12)/((Discharge in Laminar Flow/pi*Diameter of Piston)+Velocity of Piston*0.5*Radial Clearance) to evaluate the Dynamic Viscosity, The Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow is defined as the resistance offered by the fluid in viscous medium due to resistive forces. Dynamic Viscosity is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow, enter Pressure Gradient (dp|dr), Radial Clearance (CR), Discharge in Laminar Flow (Q), Diameter of Piston (D) & Velocity of Piston (vpiston) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow

What is the formula to find Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow?
The formula of Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow is expressed as Dynamic Viscosity = (Pressure Gradient*(Radial Clearance^3)/12)/((Discharge in Laminar Flow/pi*Diameter of Piston)+Velocity of Piston*0.5*Radial Clearance). Here is an example- 113.8907 = (60*(0.45^3)/12)/((55/pi*3.5)+0.045*0.5*0.45).
How to calculate Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow?
With Pressure Gradient (dp|dr), Radial Clearance (CR), Discharge in Laminar Flow (Q), Diameter of Piston (D) & Velocity of Piston (vpiston) we can find Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow using the formula - Dynamic Viscosity = (Pressure Gradient*(Radial Clearance^3)/12)/((Discharge in Laminar Flow/pi*Diameter of Piston)+Velocity of Piston*0.5*Radial Clearance). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Dynamic Viscosity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Dynamic Viscosity-
  • Dynamic Viscosity=0.5*Pressure Gradient*(Horizontal Distance*Horizontal Distance-Hydraulic Clearance*Horizontal Distance)/(Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank+(Velocity of Piston*Horizontal Distance/Hydraulic Clearance))OpenImg
  • Dynamic Viscosity=Pressure Drop due to Friction/((6*Velocity of Piston*Piston Length/(Radial Clearance^3))*(0.5*Diameter of Piston+Radial Clearance))OpenImg
  • Dynamic Viscosity=Shear Force/(pi*Piston Length*Velocity of Piston*(1.5*(Diameter of Piston/Radial Clearance)^2+4*(Diameter of Piston/Radial Clearance)))OpenImg
Can the Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow be negative?
No, the Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow, measured in Dynamic Viscosity cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow?
Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow is usually measured using the Poise[P] for Dynamic Viscosity. Pascal Second[P], Newton Second per Square Meter[P], Millinewton Second per Square Meter[P] are the few other units in which Dynamic Viscosity given Rate of Flow can be measured.
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