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Emissivity is the ability of an object to emit infrared energy. Emissivity can have a value from 0 (shiny mirror) to 1.0 (blackbody). Most organic or oxidized surfaces have emissivity close to 0.95. Check FAQs
ε=μviscosityρVrnose
ε - Emissivity?μviscosity - Dynamic Viscosity?ρ - Freestream Density?V - Freestream Velocity?rnose - Radius of Nose?

Emissivity Example

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Here is how the Emissivity equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Emissivity equation looks like.

0.9489Edit=351Edit1.17Edit68Edit0.49Edit
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Emissivity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Emissivity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ε=μviscosityρVrnose
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ε=351P1.17kg/m³68m/s0.49m
Next Step Convert Units
ε=35.1Pa*s1.17kg/m³68m/s0.49m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ε=35.11.17680.49
Next Step Evaluate
ε=0.948873091650102
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ε=0.9489

Emissivity Formula Elements

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Functions
Emissivity
Emissivity is the ability of an object to emit infrared energy. Emissivity can have a value from 0 (shiny mirror) to 1.0 (blackbody). Most organic or oxidized surfaces have emissivity close to 0.95.
Symbol: ε
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be between 0 to 1.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.
Symbol: μviscosity
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Freestream Density
Freestream Density is the mass per unit volume of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body at a given altitude.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Freestream Velocity
The Freestream Velocity is the velocity of air far upstream of an aerodynamic body, that is before the body has a chance to deflect, slow down or compress the air.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radius of Nose
Radius of Nose is any of the line segments from its center to its perimeter, and in more modern usage, it is also their length.
Symbol: rnose
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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 Emissivity

​Go Emissivity given Reference Temperature
ε=μviscosityρTrefrnose

Other formulas in Computational Fluid Dynamic Solutions category

​Go Reference Viscosity
μviscosity=ε2ρVrnose
​Go Freestream Density
ρ=μviscosityε2Vrnose
​Go Freestream Velocity
V=μviscosityε2ρrnose
​Go Nose Radius of Coordinate System
rnose=μviscosityε2ρV

How to Evaluate Emissivity?

Emissivity evaluator uses Emissivity = sqrt(Dynamic Viscosity/(Freestream Density*Freestream Velocity*Radius of Nose)) to evaluate the Emissivity, The Emissivity formula is defined as the dynamic viscosity of the fluid divided by the product of freestream density, freestream velocity, and the universal gas constant. Emissivity is denoted by ε symbol.

How to evaluate Emissivity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Emissivity, enter Dynamic Viscosity viscosity), Freestream Density ), Freestream Velocity (V) & Radius of Nose (rnose) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Emissivity

What is the formula to find Emissivity?
The formula of Emissivity is expressed as Emissivity = sqrt(Dynamic Viscosity/(Freestream Density*Freestream Velocity*Radius of Nose)). Here is an example- 0.948873 = sqrt(35.1/(1.17*68*0.49)).
How to calculate Emissivity?
With Dynamic Viscosity viscosity), Freestream Density ), Freestream Velocity (V) & Radius of Nose (rnose) we can find Emissivity using the formula - Emissivity = sqrt(Dynamic Viscosity/(Freestream Density*Freestream Velocity*Radius of Nose)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Emissivity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Emissivity-
  • Emissivity=sqrt(Dynamic Viscosity/(Freestream Density*sqrt(Reference Temperature)*Radius of Nose))OpenImg
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