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Transportation Lag Formula

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Transportation Lag is the delay between the time an input signal is applied to a system and the time the system reacts to that input signal. Transportation lags are common in industrial applications. Check FAQs

τ = (\frac{∨ 1}{V Flow})

τ - Transportation Lag?∨₁ - Volume of Tube?V_Flow - Volumetric Flow Rate?

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1.3333 = (\frac{8}{6})

1.3333s = (\frac{8m³}{6m³/s})

1.3333 = (\frac{8}{6})

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Transportation Lag Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

τ = (\frac{∨ 1}{V Flow})

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

τ = (\frac{8m³}{6m³/s})

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

τ = (\frac{8}{6})

Next Step Evaluate

∴

τ = 1.33333333333333s

LAST Step Rounding Answer

∴

τ = 1.3333s

Transportation Lag Formula Elements

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Transportation Lag

Transportation Lag is the delay between the time an input signal is applied to a system and the time the system reacts to that input signal. Transportation lags are common in industrial applications.

Symbol: τ

Measurement: TimeUnit: s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Transportation Lag

Volume of Tube

Volume of Tube is the capacity of the cylinder which calculates the amount of material quantity it can hold.

Symbol: ∨₁

Measurement: VolumeUnit: m³

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Volume of Tube

Volumetric Flow Rate

Volumetric Flow Rate is the volume of fluid which passes per unit time.

Symbol: V_Flow

Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Volumetric Flow Rate

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How to Evaluate Transportation Lag?

Transportation Lag evaluator uses Transportation Lag = (Volume of Tube/Volumetric Flow Rate) to evaluate the Transportation Lag, The Transportation Lag formula is defined as the delay between the time an input signal is applied to a system and the time the system reacts to that input signal. Transportation lags are common in industrial applications. Transportation Lag is denoted by τ symbol.

How to evaluate Transportation Lag using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Transportation Lag, enter Volume of Tube (∨₁) & Volumetric Flow Rate (V_Flow) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Transportation Lag

What is the formula to find Transportation Lag?

The formula of Transportation Lag is expressed as Transportation Lag = (Volume of Tube/Volumetric Flow Rate). Here is an example- 1.333333 = (8/6).

How to calculate Transportation Lag?

With Volume of Tube (∨₁) & Volumetric Flow Rate (V_Flow) we can find Transportation Lag using the formula - Transportation Lag = (Volume of Tube/Volumetric Flow Rate).

Can the Transportation Lag be negative?

No, the Transportation Lag, measured in Time cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Transportation Lag?

Transportation Lag is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Transportation Lag can be measured.

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