Propellant Mass Flow Rate in Rocket Propulsion Formulas

The Propellant Mass Flow Rate refers to the amount of mass that flows through a given point in the rocket propulsion system per unit time. And is denoted by ṁ. Propellant Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Propellant Mass Flow Rate is always positive.

Formulas to find Propellant Mass Flow Rate in Rocket Propulsion

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Rocket Propulsion formulas that make use of Propellant Mass Flow Rate

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fxOxidizer Mass Flow RateGo

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List of variables in Rocket Propulsion formulas

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fx Inlet Nozzle Pressure Go

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FAQ

What is the Propellant Mass Flow Rate?

The Propellant Mass Flow Rate refers to the amount of mass that flows through a given point in the rocket propulsion system per unit time. Propellant Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second for Mass Flow Rate. Note that the value of Propellant Mass Flow Rate is always positive.

Can the Propellant Mass Flow Rate be negative?

No, the Propellant Mass Flow Rate, measured in Mass Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Propellant Mass Flow Rate?

Propellant Mass Flow Rate is usually measured using the Kilogram per Second[kg/s] for Mass Flow Rate. Gram per Second[kg/s], Gram per Hour[kg/s], Milligram per Minute[kg/s] are the few other units in which Propellant Mass Flow Rate can be measured.

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