External Pressure in Pressure Vessels Formulas

External pressure is the amount of energy that is applied from the outside of the system. And is denoted by p_external. External Pressure is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter for Pressure. Note that the value of External Pressure is always positive. Typically, the value of External Pressure is greater than 0.

Pressure Vessels formulas that make use of External Pressure

fxMoment of Inertia of Stiffening Ring per Unit LengthGo

FAQ

What is the External Pressure?

External pressure is the amount of energy that is applied from the outside of the system. External Pressure is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter for Pressure. Note that the value of External Pressure is always positive. Typically, the value of External Pressure is greater than 0.

Can the External Pressure be negative?

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

What unit is used to measure External Pressure?

External Pressure is usually measured using the Newton per Square Millimeter[N/mm²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/mm²], Kilopascal[N/mm²], Bar[N/mm²] are the few other units in which External Pressure can be measured.

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