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The Maximum Velocity refers to the highest speed at which fluid can flow through a system without causing damage or inefficiency. Check FAQs
Vmax=(w2)dp|dr8μ
Vmax - Maximum Velocity?w - Width?dp|dr - Pressure Gradient?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?

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18.75Edit=(3Edit2)17Edit810.2Edit
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Maximum Velocity between Plates Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Maximum Velocity between Plates?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vmax=(w2)dp|dr8μ
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vmax=(3m2)17N/m³810.2P
Next Step Convert Units
Vmax=(3m2)17N/m³81.02Pa*s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vmax=(32)1781.02
LAST Step Evaluate
Vmax=18.75m/s

Maximum Velocity between Plates Formula Elements

Variables
Maximum Velocity
The Maximum Velocity refers to the highest speed at which fluid can flow through a system without causing damage or inefficiency.
Symbol: Vmax
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Width
Width is the measurement or extent of something from side to side.
Symbol: w
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Pressure Gradient
The Pressure Gradient refers to the rate of change of pressure in a particular direction indicating how quickly the pressure increases or decreases around a specific location.
Symbol: dp|dr
Measurement: Pressure GradientUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.

Other Formulas to find Maximum Velocity

​Go Maximum Velocity given Mean Velocity of Flow
Vmax=1.5Vmean

Other formulas in Laminar Flow between Parallel Plates, both Plates at Rest category

​Go Velocity Distribution Profile
v=-(12μ)dp|dr(wR-(R2))
​Go Distance between Plates using Velocity Distribution Profile
w=(-v2μdp|dr)+(R2)R
​Go Distance between Plates given Maximum Velocity between Plates
w=8μVmaxdp|dr
​Go Discharge given Viscosity
Q=dp|drw312μ

How to Evaluate Maximum Velocity between Plates?

Maximum Velocity between Plates evaluator uses Maximum Velocity = ((Width^2)*Pressure Gradient)/(8*Dynamic Viscosity) to evaluate the Maximum Velocity, The Maximum Velocity between Plates is defined as the maximum or peak velocity at the center line of the plates in the fluid flow. Maximum Velocity is denoted by Vmax symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Velocity between Plates using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Velocity between Plates, enter Width (w), Pressure Gradient (dp|dr) & Dynamic Viscosity (μ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Velocity between Plates

What is the formula to find Maximum Velocity between Plates?
The formula of Maximum Velocity between Plates is expressed as Maximum Velocity = ((Width^2)*Pressure Gradient)/(8*Dynamic Viscosity). Here is an example- 18.75 = ((3^2)*17)/(8*1.02).
How to calculate Maximum Velocity between Plates?
With Width (w), Pressure Gradient (dp|dr) & Dynamic Viscosity (μ) we can find Maximum Velocity between Plates using the formula - Maximum Velocity = ((Width^2)*Pressure Gradient)/(8*Dynamic Viscosity).
What are the other ways to Calculate Maximum Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Maximum Velocity-
  • Maximum Velocity=1.5*Mean VelocityOpenImg
Can the Maximum Velocity between Plates be negative?
No, the Maximum Velocity between Plates, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Velocity between Plates?
Maximum Velocity between Plates is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Maximum Velocity between Plates can be measured.
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