Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow Calculator

✖Vortex Strength quantifies the intensity or magnitude of a vortex in fluid dynamics.ⓘ Vortex Strength [Γ]			+10% -10%
✖Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated per unit span by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity & reference area.ⓘ Lift Coefficient [C_L]			+10% -10%
✖The Freestream Velocity signifies the speed or velocity of a fluid flow far from any disturbances or obstacles.ⓘ Freestream Velocity [V_∞]			+10% -10%

✖The Cylinder Radius is the radius of its circular cross section.ⓘ Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow [R]

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Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Cylinder Radius = Vortex Strength/(Lift Coefficient*Freestream Velocity)
R = Γ/(C_L*V_∞)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Cylinder Radius - (Measured in Meter) - The Cylinder Radius is the radius of its circular cross section.
Vortex Strength - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - Vortex Strength quantifies the intensity or magnitude of a vortex in fluid dynamics.
Lift Coefficient - Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated per unit span by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity & reference area.
Freestream Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - The Freestream Velocity signifies the speed or velocity of a fluid flow far from any disturbances or obstacles.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Vortex Strength: 0.7 Square Meter per Second --> 0.7 Square Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Lift Coefficient: 1.2 --> No Conversion Required
Freestream Velocity: 6.9 Meter per Second --> 6.9 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R = Γ/(C_L*V_∞) --> 0.7/(1.2*6.9)

Evaluating ... ...

R = 0.0845410628019324

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0845410628019324 Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0845410628019324 ≈ 0.084541 Meter <-- Cylinder Radius

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Surface Pressure Coefficient for Lifting Flow over Circular Cylinder

LaTeX Go Surface Pressure Coefficient = 1-((2*sin(Polar Angle))^2+(2*Vortex Strength*sin(Polar Angle))/(pi*Cylinder Radius*Freestream Velocity)+((Vortex Strength)/(2*pi*Cylinder Radius*Freestream Velocity))^2)

Stream Function for Lifting Flow over Circular Cylinder

LaTeX Go Stream Function = Freestream Velocity*Radial Coordinate*sin(Polar Angle)*(1-(Cylinder Radius/Radial Coordinate)^2)+Vortex Strength/(2*pi)*ln(Radial Coordinate/Cylinder Radius)

Tangential Velocity for Lifting Flow over Circular Cylinder

LaTeX Go Tangential Velocity = -(1+((Cylinder Radius)/(Radial Coordinate))^2)*Freestream Velocity*sin(Polar Angle)-(Vortex Strength)/(2*pi*Radial Coordinate)

Radial Velocity for Lifting Flow over Circular Cylinder

LaTeX Go Radial Velocity = (1-(Cylinder Radius/Radial Coordinate)^2)*Freestream Velocity*cos(Polar Angle)

Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow Formula

LaTeX Go

Cylinder Radius = Vortex Strength/(Lift Coefficient*Freestream Velocity)
R = Γ/(C_L*V_∞)

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How to Calculate Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow?

Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow calculator uses Cylinder Radius = Vortex Strength/(Lift Coefficient*Freestream Velocity) to calculate the Cylinder Radius, The Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow formula is defined as characteristic radius of a cylindrical body involved in a lifting flow scenario. Cylinder Radius is denoted by R symbol.

How to calculate Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow, enter Vortex Strength (Γ), Lift Coefficient (C_L) & Freestream Velocity (V_∞) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.570048 = 0.7/(1.2*6.9).

FAQ

What is Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow?

The Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow formula is defined as characteristic radius of a cylindrical body involved in a lifting flow scenario and is represented as R = Γ/(C_L*V_∞) or Cylinder Radius = Vortex Strength/(Lift Coefficient*Freestream Velocity). Vortex Strength quantifies the intensity or magnitude of a vortex in fluid dynamics, Lift Coefficient is a dimensionless coefficient that relates the lift generated per unit span by a lifting body to the fluid density around the body, the fluid velocity & reference area & The Freestream Velocity signifies the speed or velocity of a fluid flow far from any disturbances or obstacles.

How to calculate Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow?

The Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow formula is defined as characteristic radius of a cylindrical body involved in a lifting flow scenario is calculated using Cylinder Radius = Vortex Strength/(Lift Coefficient*Freestream Velocity). To calculate Radius of Cylinder for Lifting Flow, you need Vortex Strength (Γ), Lift Coefficient (C_L) & Freestream Velocity (V_∞). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Vortex Strength, Lift Coefficient & Freestream Velocity and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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