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The Pressure Difference refers to the variation in pressure between two points within a fluid or gas, a critical factor in driving fluid motion. Check FAQs
ΔP=(32μVmeanLpDpipe2)
ΔP - Pressure Difference?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?Vmean - Mean Velocity?Lp - Length of Pipe?Dpipe - Diameter of Pipe?

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32.3168Edit=(3210.2Edit10.1Edit0.1Edit1.01Edit2)
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Pressure drop over length of pipe Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Pressure drop over length of pipe?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
ΔP=(32μVmeanLpDpipe2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ΔP=(3210.2P10.1m/s0.1m1.01m2)
Next Step Convert Units
ΔP=(321.02Pa*s10.1m/s0.1m1.01m2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ΔP=(321.0210.10.11.012)
Next Step Evaluate
ΔP=32.3168316831683Pa
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ΔP=32.3168316831683N/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ΔP=32.3168N/m²

Pressure drop over length of pipe Formula Elements

Variables
Pressure Difference
The Pressure Difference refers to the variation in pressure between two points within a fluid or gas, a critical factor in driving fluid motion.
Symbol: ΔP
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
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.
Mean Velocity
The Mean Velocity refers to the average speed at which fluid flows through a given cross-sectional area of a pipe or channel.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Pipe
The Length of Pipe refers to total length from one end to another in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Pipe
The Diameter of Pipe refers to the diameter of the pipe in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Dpipe
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Pressure Difference

​Go Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe given Discharge
ΔP=(128μQLpπDpipe4)

Other formulas in Hagen Poiseuille Equation category

​Go Mean Velocity of Flow given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Vmean=ΔP32μLpDpipe2
​Go Diameter of Pipe given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Dpipe=32μVmeanLpΔP
​Go Length of Pipe given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
Lp=ΔPDpipe232μVmean
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Pressure Drop over Length of Pipe
μ=ΔP(Dpipe2)32LpVmean

How to Evaluate Pressure drop over length of pipe?

Pressure drop over length of pipe evaluator uses Pressure Difference = (32*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe/(Diameter of Pipe^2)) to evaluate the Pressure Difference, The Pressure drop over length of pipe is defined as difference in pressure at two section of pipe over the flow stream. Pressure Difference is denoted by ΔP symbol.

How to evaluate Pressure drop over length of pipe using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pressure drop over length of pipe, enter Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean), Length of Pipe (Lp) & Diameter of Pipe (Dpipe) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pressure drop over length of pipe

What is the formula to find Pressure drop over length of pipe?
The formula of Pressure drop over length of pipe is expressed as Pressure Difference = (32*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe/(Diameter of Pipe^2)). Here is an example- 32.31683 = (32*1.02*10.1*0.1/(1.01^2)).
How to calculate Pressure drop over length of pipe?
With Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean), Length of Pipe (Lp) & Diameter of Pipe (Dpipe) we can find Pressure drop over length of pipe using the formula - Pressure Difference = (32*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe/(Diameter of Pipe^2)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Pressure Difference?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Pressure Difference-
  • Pressure Difference=(128*Dynamic Viscosity*Discharge in Pipe*Length of Pipe/(pi*Diameter of Pipe^4))OpenImg
Can the Pressure drop over length of pipe be negative?
Yes, the Pressure drop over length of pipe, measured in Pressure can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pressure drop over length of pipe?
Pressure drop over length of pipe is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Pressure drop over length of pipe can be measured.
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