Total Required Power Formula

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The Power refers to the rate at which energy is transferred or converted by the hydraulic system. Check FAQs
P=dp|drAVmeanLp
P - Power?dp|dr - Pressure Gradient?A - Cross Sectional Area of Pipe?Vmean - Mean Velocity?Lp - Length of Pipe?

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34.34Edit=17Edit2Edit10.1Edit0.1Edit
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Total Required Power Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
P=dp|drAVmeanLp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
P=17N/m³210.1m/s0.1m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
P=17210.10.1
LAST Step Evaluate
P=34.34W

Total Required Power Formula Elements

Variables
Power
The Power refers to the rate at which energy is transferred or converted by the hydraulic system.
Symbol: P
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Gradient
The Pressure Gradient refers to the rate of change of pressure in a particular direction indicating how quickly the pressure increases or decreases around a specific location.
Symbol: dp|dr
Measurement: Pressure GradientUnit: N/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross Sectional Area of Pipe
The Cross sectional Area of Pipe refers to the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Mean Velocity
The Mean Velocity refers to the average speed at which fluid flows through a given cross-sectional area of a pipe or channel.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Length of Pipe
The Length of Pipe refers to total length from one end to another in which the liquid is flowing.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Total Required Power?

Total Required Power evaluator uses Power = Pressure Gradient*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe to evaluate the Power, The Total Required Power formula is defined as power required due to loss of frictional resistance of fluid due to boundary and viscous flow. Power is denoted by P symbol.

How to evaluate Total Required Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Total Required Power, enter Pressure Gradient (dp|dr), Cross Sectional Area of Pipe (A), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Length of Pipe (Lp) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Total Required Power

What is the formula to find Total Required Power?
The formula of Total Required Power is expressed as Power = Pressure Gradient*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe. Here is an example- 34.34 = 17*2*10.1*0.1.
How to calculate Total Required Power?
With Pressure Gradient (dp|dr), Cross Sectional Area of Pipe (A), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Length of Pipe (Lp) we can find Total Required Power using the formula - Power = Pressure Gradient*Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Mean Velocity*Length of Pipe.
Can the Total Required Power be negative?
No, the Total Required Power, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Total Required Power?
Total Required Power is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Total Required Power can be measured.
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