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Settling Velocity of particles refers to the rate at which a particle sinks through a fluid under the influence of gravity. Check FAQs
vs=μviscosityReρfd
vs - Settling Velocity of Particles?μviscosity - Dynamic Viscosity?Re - Reynold Number?ρf - Mass Density of Fluid?d - Diameter of a Spherical Particle?

Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number Example

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Here is how the Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number equation looks like with Values.

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0.0157Edit=10.2Edit0.02Edit1000Edit0.0013Edit
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Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vs=μviscosityReρfd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vs=10.2P0.021000kg/m³0.0013m
Next Step Convert Units
vs=1.02Pa*s0.021000kg/m³0.0013m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vs=1.020.0210000.0013
Next Step Evaluate
vs=0.0156923076923077m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vs=0.0157m/s

Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number Formula Elements

Variables
Settling Velocity of Particles
Settling Velocity of particles refers to the rate at which a particle sinks through a fluid under the influence of gravity.
Symbol: vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the property of a fluid that quantifies its internal resistance to flow when subjected to an external force or shear stress.
Symbol: μviscosity
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Reynold Number
Reynold Number refers to a dimensionless quantity that measures the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces in fluid flow.
Symbol: Re
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mass Density of Fluid
Mass Density of Fluid refers to the mass per unit volume of the fluid, typically expressed in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
Symbol: ρf
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of a Spherical Particle
The Diameter of a Spherical Particle is the distance across the sphere, passing through its center.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Settling Velocity of Particles

​Go Settling Velocity given Frictional Drag
vs=2FDaCDρf
​Go Settling Velocity
vs=4[g](ρm-ρf)d3CDρf
​Go Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle
vs=4[g](Gs-1)d3CD
​Go Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law
vs=FD3πμviscosityd

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​Go Surface Loading with respect to Settling Velocity
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How to Evaluate Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number?

Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number evaluator uses Settling Velocity of Particles = (Dynamic Viscosity*Reynold Number)/(Mass Density of Fluid*Diameter of a Spherical Particle) to evaluate the Settling Velocity of Particles, The Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number formula is defined as the speed at which a particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity. Settling Velocity of Particles is denoted by vs symbol.

How to evaluate Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number, enter Dynamic Viscosity viscosity), Reynold Number (Re), Mass Density of Fluid f) & Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number

What is the formula to find Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number?
The formula of Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number is expressed as Settling Velocity of Particles = (Dynamic Viscosity*Reynold Number)/(Mass Density of Fluid*Diameter of a Spherical Particle). Here is an example- 0.015692 = (1.02*0.02)/(1000*0.0013).
How to calculate Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number?
With Dynamic Viscosity viscosity), Reynold Number (Re), Mass Density of Fluid f) & Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) we can find Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number using the formula - Settling Velocity of Particles = (Dynamic Viscosity*Reynold Number)/(Mass Density of Fluid*Diameter of a Spherical Particle).
What are the other ways to Calculate Settling Velocity of Particles?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Settling Velocity of Particles-
  • Settling Velocity of Particles=sqrt((2*Drag Force)/(Projected Area of A Particle*Drag Coefficient*Mass Density of Fluid))OpenImg
  • Settling Velocity of Particles=sqrt((4*[g]*(Mass Density of Particles-Mass Density of Fluid)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient*Mass Density of Fluid))OpenImg
  • Settling Velocity of Particles=sqrt((4*[g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient))OpenImg
Can the Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number be negative?
No, the Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number?
Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number 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 Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number can be measured.
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