Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient Calculator

✖Change in static pressure is the static pressure change occurring in hypersonic flow after shock occurs.ⓘ Change in Static Pressure [Δp]			+10% -10%
✖Dynamic Pressure is simply a convenient name for the quantity which represents the decrease in the pressure due to the velocity of the fluid.ⓘ Dynamic Pressure [P_dynamic]			+10% -10%

✖Pressure coefficient defines the value of local pressure at a point in terms of free stream pressure and dynamic pressure.ⓘ Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient [C_p]

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Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Pressure Coefficient = Change in Static Pressure/Dynamic Pressure
C_p = Δp/P_dynamic
This formula uses 3 Variables

Variables Used

Pressure Coefficient - Pressure coefficient defines the value of local pressure at a point in terms of free stream pressure and dynamic pressure.
Change in Static Pressure - (Measured in Pascal) - Change in static pressure is the static pressure change occurring in hypersonic flow after shock occurs.
Dynamic Pressure - (Measured in Pascal) - Dynamic Pressure is simply a convenient name for the quantity which represents the decrease in the pressure due to the velocity of the fluid.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Change in Static Pressure: 5 Pascal --> 5 Pascal No Conversion Required
Dynamic Pressure: 8.6 Pascal --> 8.6 Pascal No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_p = Δp/P_dynamic --> 5/8.6

Evaluating ... ...

C_p = 0.581395348837209

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.581395348837209 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.581395348837209 ≈ 0.581395 <-- Pressure Coefficient

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient Formula

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Pressure Coefficient = Change in Static Pressure/Dynamic Pressure
C_p = Δp/P_dynamic

What is the pressure coefficient of oblique shock?

The pressure coefficient is a dimensionless number which describes the relative pressures throughout a flow field in fluid dynamics. The pressure coefficient is used in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics.

How to Calculate Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient?

Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient calculator uses Pressure Coefficient = Change in Static Pressure/Dynamic Pressure to calculate the Pressure Coefficient, Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the pressure ratio across an oblique shock wave, providing a crucial parameter in understanding the behavior of compressible flows and shock waves in various engineering applications. Pressure Coefficient is denoted by C_p symbol.

How to calculate Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient, enter Change in Static Pressure (Δp) & Dynamic Pressure (P_dynamic) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.581395 = 5/8.6.

FAQ

What is Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient?

Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the pressure ratio across an oblique shock wave, providing a crucial parameter in understanding the behavior of compressible flows and shock waves in various engineering applications and is represented as C_p = Δp/P_dynamic or Pressure Coefficient = Change in Static Pressure/Dynamic Pressure. Change in static pressure is the static pressure change occurring in hypersonic flow after shock occurs & Dynamic Pressure is simply a convenient name for the quantity which represents the decrease in the pressure due to the velocity of the fluid.

How to calculate Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient?

Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient formula is defined as a dimensionless quantity that characterizes the pressure ratio across an oblique shock wave, providing a crucial parameter in understanding the behavior of compressible flows and shock waves in various engineering applications is calculated using Pressure Coefficient = Change in Static Pressure/Dynamic Pressure. To calculate Non-Dimensional Pressure Coefficient, you need Change in Static Pressure (Δp) & Dynamic Pressure (P_dynamic). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Change in Static Pressure & Dynamic Pressure and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Pressure Coefficient?

In this formula, Pressure Coefficient uses Change in Static Pressure & Dynamic Pressure. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Pressure Coefficient = 2*(sin(Wave Angle))^2
Pressure Coefficient = 4/(Specific Heat Ratio+1)*((sin(Wave Angle))^2-1/Mach Number^2)
Pressure Coefficient = 4/(Specific Heat Ratio+1)*(sin(Wave Angle))^2

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