Mass Flux Entering Element Formula

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The Mass Flux Entering the Element refers to the measure of the amount of mass passing through a given area per unit time. Check FAQs
Mx1=ρwaterVxHwΔy
Mx1 - Mass Flux Entering the Element?ρwater - Water Density?Vx - Gross Velocity of Groundwater?Hw - Head?Δy - Change in 'y' Direction?

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255000Edit=1000Edit10Edit2.55Edit10Edit
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Mass Flux Entering Element Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Mx1=ρwaterVxHwΔy
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Mx1=1000kg/m³102.55m10
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Mx1=1000102.5510
LAST Step Evaluate
Mx1=255000

Mass Flux Entering Element Formula Elements

Variables
Mass Flux Entering the Element
The Mass Flux Entering the Element refers to the measure of the amount of mass passing through a given area per unit time.
Symbol: Mx1
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Water Density
The Water Density refers to the measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of water. It is typically expressed in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) or grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).
Symbol: ρwater
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gross Velocity of Groundwater
The Gross Velocity of Groundwater refers to the rate at which groundwater moves through the entire cross-sectional area of an aquifer, including both the solid matrix and the pores.
Symbol: Vx
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Head
The Head refers to the height of water columns.
Symbol: Hw
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Change in 'y' Direction
The Change in 'y' Direction refers to the change in the direction of the groundwater flow.
Symbol: Δy
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Mass Flux Entering Element?

Mass Flux Entering Element evaluator uses Mass Flux Entering the Element = Water Density*Gross Velocity of Groundwater*Head*Change in 'y' Direction to evaluate the Mass Flux Entering the Element, The Mass Flux Entering Element is defined as contaminant mass moving across unit area of porous media (aquifer) perpendicular to groundwater flow direction. Mass Flux Entering the Element is denoted by Mx1 symbol.

How to evaluate Mass Flux Entering Element using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Mass Flux Entering Element, enter Water Density water), Gross Velocity of Groundwater (Vx), Head (Hw) & Change in 'y' Direction (Δy) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Mass Flux Entering Element

What is the formula to find Mass Flux Entering Element?
The formula of Mass Flux Entering Element is expressed as Mass Flux Entering the Element = Water Density*Gross Velocity of Groundwater*Head*Change in 'y' Direction. Here is an example- 255000 = 1000*10*2.55*10.
How to calculate Mass Flux Entering Element?
With Water Density water), Gross Velocity of Groundwater (Vx), Head (Hw) & Change in 'y' Direction (Δy) we can find Mass Flux Entering Element using the formula - Mass Flux Entering the Element = Water Density*Gross Velocity of Groundwater*Head*Change in 'y' Direction.
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