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The density of air medium (ρa) calculated using this formula shows the denseness of the air, which is taken as mass per unit volume. This calculation is important in fluid dynamics and nozzle flow analysis.
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Explanation: The formula calculates the density of air medium based on the specific heat ratio, pressure at nozzle inlet, and velocity at nozzle outlet.
Details: Accurate density calculation is crucial for fluid dynamics analysis, nozzle design, and understanding compressible flow behavior in various engineering applications.
Tips: Enter specific heat ratio (dimensionless), pressure at nozzle inlet in Pascals, and velocity at nozzle outlet in m/s. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is specific heat ratio?
A: The specific heat ratio is the ratio of the heat capacity at constant pressure to heat capacity at constant volume of the flowing fluid for non-viscous and compressible flow.
Q2: What are typical values for specific heat ratio?
A: For air, the specific heat ratio is approximately 1.4. For other gases, it varies (e.g., 1.67 for monatomic gases).
Q3: Why is pressure measured at nozzle inlet important?
A: Pressure at nozzle inlet affects the flow characteristics and density calculation, as it represents the initial energy state of the fluid.
Q4: What factors affect velocity at nozzle outlet?
A: Nozzle geometry, inlet pressure, fluid properties, and back pressure all influence the velocity at the nozzle outlet.
Q5: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula assumes ideal gas behavior and isothermal or adiabatic conditions. Real-world applications may require adjustments for friction and other losses.