Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank Formula

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Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank is the volume of fluid flowing in the given vessel per unit cross sectional area. Check FAQs
uOiltank=(dp|dr0.5RR-CHRμ)-(vpistonRCH)
uOiltank - Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank?dp|dr - Pressure Gradient?R - Horizontal Distance?CH - Hydraulic Clearance?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?vpiston - Velocity of Piston?

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12.7524Edit=(60Edit0.50.7Edit0.7Edit-50Edit0.7Edit10.2Edit)-(0.045Edit0.7Edit50Edit)
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Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
uOiltank=(dp|dr0.5RR-CHRμ)-(vpistonRCH)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
uOiltank=(60N/m³0.50.7m0.7m-50mm0.7m10.2P)-(0.045m/s0.7m50mm)
Next Step Convert Units
uOiltank=(60N/m³0.50.7m0.7m-0.05m0.7m1.02Pa*s)-(0.045m/s0.7m0.05m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
uOiltank=(600.50.70.7-0.050.71.02)-(0.0450.70.05)
Next Step Evaluate
uOiltank=12.7523529411765m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
uOiltank=12.7524m/s

Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank Formula Elements

Variables
Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank
Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank is the volume of fluid flowing in the given vessel per unit cross sectional area.
Symbol: uOiltank
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Pressure Gradient
Pressure Gradient is the change in pressure with respect to radial distance of element.
Symbol: dp|dr
Measurement: Pressure GradientUnit: N/m³
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Horizontal Distance
Horizontal Distance denotes the instantaneous horizontal distance cover by an object in a projectile motion.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Hydraulic Clearance
Hydraulic Clearance is the gap or space between two surfaces adjacent to each other.
Symbol: CH
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Piston
Velocity of piston in reciprocating pump is defined as the product of sin of angular velocity and time, radius of crank and angular velocity.
Symbol: vpiston
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Dash Pot Mechanism category

​Go Pressure Gradient given Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank
dp|dr=μ2(uOiltank-(vpistonRCH))RR-CHR
​Go Pressure Gradient given Rate of Flow
dp|dr=(12μCR3)((QπD)+vpiston0.5CR)
​Go Pressure Drop over Piston
ΔPf=(6μvpistonLPCR3)(0.5D+CR)
​Go Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston
LP=ΔPf(6μvpistonCR3)(0.5D+CR)

How to Evaluate Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank?

Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank evaluator uses Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank = (Pressure Gradient*0.5*(Horizontal Distance*Horizontal Distance-Hydraulic Clearance*Horizontal Distance)/Dynamic Viscosity)-(Velocity of Piston*Horizontal Distance/Hydraulic Clearance) to evaluate the Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank, The Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank is defined as speed at which fluid or oil in the tank is moving due to application of Piston Force. Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank is denoted by uOiltank symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank, enter Pressure Gradient (dp|dr), Horizontal Distance (R), Hydraulic Clearance (CH), Dynamic Viscosity (μ) & Velocity of Piston (vpiston) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank

What is the formula to find Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank?
The formula of Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank is expressed as Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank = (Pressure Gradient*0.5*(Horizontal Distance*Horizontal Distance-Hydraulic Clearance*Horizontal Distance)/Dynamic Viscosity)-(Velocity of Piston*Horizontal Distance/Hydraulic Clearance). Here is an example- 12.75235 = (60*0.5*(0.7*0.7-0.05*0.7)/1.02)-(0.045*0.7/0.05).
How to calculate Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank?
With Pressure Gradient (dp|dr), Horizontal Distance (R), Hydraulic Clearance (CH), Dynamic Viscosity (μ) & Velocity of Piston (vpiston) we can find Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank using the formula - Fluid Velocity in Oil Tank = (Pressure Gradient*0.5*(Horizontal Distance*Horizontal Distance-Hydraulic Clearance*Horizontal Distance)/Dynamic Viscosity)-(Velocity of Piston*Horizontal Distance/Hydraulic Clearance).
Can the Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank be negative?
Yes, the Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank?
Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank 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 Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank can be measured.
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