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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=[g](Gs-1)d218ν
vs - Settling Velocity of Particles?Gs - Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle?d - Diameter of a Spherical Particle?ν - Kinematic Viscosity?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity Example

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0.0022Edit=9.8066(2.7Edit-1)0.0013Edit2187.25Edit
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Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vs=[g](Gs-1)d218ν
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vs=[g](2.7-1)0.0013m2187.25St
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vs=9.8066m/s²(2.7-1)0.0013m2187.25St
Next Step Convert Units
vs=9.8066m/s²(2.7-1)0.0013m2180.0007m²/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vs=9.8066(2.7-1)0.00132180.0007
Next Step Evaluate
vs=0.0021589659348659m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vs=0.0022m/s

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity Formula Elements

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Constants
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.
Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle
The Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle is the ratio of its density to the density of water (at 4°C).
Symbol: Gs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Kinematic Viscosity
The Kinematic Viscosity refers to the ratio of dynamic viscosity to the density of the fluid.
Symbol: ν
Measurement: Kinematic ViscosityUnit: St
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

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​Go Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle
vs=4[g](Gs-1)d3CD
​Go Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number
vs=μviscosityReρfd

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​Go Surface Loading with respect to Settling Velocity
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How to Evaluate Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity?

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity evaluator uses Settling Velocity of Particles = ([g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle^2)/(18*Kinematic Viscosity) to evaluate the Settling Velocity of Particles, The Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity 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 Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity, enter Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle (Gs), Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity

What is the formula to find Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity?
The formula of Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity is expressed as Settling Velocity of Particles = ([g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle^2)/(18*Kinematic Viscosity). Here is an example- 0.002159 = ([g]*(2.7-1)*0.0013^2)/(18*0.000725).
How to calculate Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity?
With Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle (Gs), Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν) we can find Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity using the formula - Settling Velocity of Particles = ([g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle^2)/(18*Kinematic Viscosity). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
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 Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity be negative?
No, the Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity?
Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity 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 Specific Gravity of Particle and Viscosity can be measured.
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