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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. Check FAQs
dp|dr=Q(π8μ)(R4)
dp|dr - Pressure Gradient?Q - Discharge in Pipe?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?R - Radius of pipe?π - Archimedes' constant?

Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe Example

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7161.836Edit=1Edit(3.1416810.2Edit)(138Edit4)
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Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
dp|dr=Q(π8μ)(R4)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
dp|dr=1m³/s(π810.2P)(138mm4)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
dp|dr=1m³/s(3.1416810.2P)(138mm4)
Next Step Convert Units
dp|dr=1m³/s(3.141681.02Pa*s)(0.138m4)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
dp|dr=1(3.141681.02)(0.1384)
Next Step Evaluate
dp|dr=7161.8360484234N/m³
LAST Step Rounding Answer
dp|dr=7161.836N/m³

Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe Formula Elements

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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.
Discharge in Pipe
The Discharge in Pipe refers to the volume of fluid (such as water) that passes through the pipe per unit of time.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
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.
Radius of pipe
The Radius of Pipe refers to the distance from the center of the pipe to its inner wall.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Pressure Gradient

​Go Pressure Gradient given Shear Stress at any Cylindrical Element
dp|dr=2𝜏dradial
​Go Pressure Gradient given Maximum Shear Stress at Cylindrical Element
dp|dr=2𝜏maxR
​Go Pressure Gradient given Velocity Gradient at Cylindrical Element
dp|dr=2μVGdradial
​Go Pressure Gradient given Maximum Velocity at Axis of Cylindrical Element
dp|dr=4μR2

Other formulas in Pressure Gradient category

​Go Pressure Gradient given Velocity at any point in Cylindrical Element
dp|dr=vFluid(14μ)((R2)-(dradial2))

How to Evaluate Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe?

Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe evaluator uses Pressure Gradient = Discharge in Pipe/((pi/(8*Dynamic Viscosity))*(Radius of pipe^4)) to evaluate the Pressure Gradient, The Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe is defined as the variation of pressure with respect to the length of the pipe. Pressure Gradient is denoted by dp|dr symbol.

How to evaluate Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe, enter Discharge in Pipe (Q), Dynamic Viscosity (μ) & Radius of pipe (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe

What is the formula to find Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe?
The formula of Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe is expressed as Pressure Gradient = Discharge in Pipe/((pi/(8*Dynamic Viscosity))*(Radius of pipe^4)). Here is an example- 7161.836 = 1.000001/((pi/(8*1.02))*(0.138^4)).
How to calculate Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe?
With Discharge in Pipe (Q), Dynamic Viscosity (μ) & Radius of pipe (R) we can find Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe using the formula - Pressure Gradient = Discharge in Pipe/((pi/(8*Dynamic Viscosity))*(Radius of pipe^4)). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Pressure Gradient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Pressure Gradient-
  • Pressure Gradient=2*Shear Stress/Radial DistanceOpenImg
  • Pressure Gradient=(2*Maximum Shear Stress on Shaft)/Radius of pipeOpenImg
  • Pressure Gradient=2*Dynamic Viscosity*Velocity Gradient/Radial DistanceOpenImg
Can the Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe be negative?
No, the Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe, measured in Pressure Gradient cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe?
Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe is usually measured using the Newton per Cubic Meter[N/m³] for Pressure Gradient. Newton per Cubic Inch[N/m³], Kilonewton per Cubic Kilometer[N/m³], Newton per Cubic Kilometer[N/m³] are the few other units in which Pressure Gradient given Discharge through Pipe can be measured.
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