Sommerfeld Number in Fluid Dynamics Formulas

The Sommerfeld number is a dimensionless number that is used in designing a hydrodynamic bearing. And is denoted by S.

Formulas to find Sommerfeld Number in Fluid Dynamics

fxSommerfeld NumberGo

fx Radius of Shaft Go

fx Radial Clearance Go

fx Absolute Viscosity Go

fx Speed of Rotating Shaft Go

fx Load per Unit of Area Go

What is the Sommerfeld Number?

The Sommerfeld number is a dimensionless number that is used in designing a hydrodynamic bearing.

Can the Sommerfeld Number be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Sommerfeld Number, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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