Throat Pressure in Propulsion Formulas

Throat Pressure is the amount of discharge pressure of an engine at a given mass flow rate through the throat of the nozzle. And is denoted by P_o. Throat Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Throat Pressure is always positive.

Propulsion formulas that make use of Throat Pressure

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FAQ

What is the Throat Pressure?

Throat Pressure is the amount of discharge pressure of an engine at a given mass flow rate through the throat of the nozzle. Throat Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Throat Pressure is always positive.

Can the Throat Pressure be negative?

No, the Throat Pressure, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Throat Pressure?

Throat Pressure is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Throat Pressure can be measured.

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