Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Calculator

✖Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.ⓘ Settling Velocity [v_s]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.ⓘ Diameter [D]			+10% -10%
✖The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.ⓘ Kinematic Viscosity [ν]			+10% -10%

✖Reynold Number for Spherical Particle is a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the flow regime around the particle as it moves through a fluid.ⓘ Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle [R_s]

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Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle

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R s = \frac{v s \cdot D}{ν}

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14705.88 = \frac{1.5 m/s \cdot 10.0 m}{10.20 St}

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Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Reynold Number for Spherical Particle = (Settling Velocity*Diameter)/Kinematic Viscosity
R_s = (v_s*D)/ν
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Reynold Number for Spherical Particle - Reynold Number for Spherical Particle is a dimensionless quantity used to characterize the flow regime around the particle as it moves through a fluid.
Settling Velocity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.
Diameter - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
Kinematic Viscosity - (Measured in Square Meter per Second) - The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Settling Velocity: 1.5 Meter per Second --> 1.5 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Diameter: 10 Meter --> 10 Meter No Conversion Required
Kinematic Viscosity: 10.2 Stokes --> 0.00102 Square Meter per Second (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

R_s = (v_s*D)/ν --> (1.5*10)/0.00102

Evaluating ... ...

R_s = 14705.8823529412

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

14705.8823529412 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

14705.8823529412 ≈ 14705.88 <-- Reynold Number for Spherical Particle

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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How to Calculate Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle calculator uses Reynold Number for Spherical Particle = (Settling Velocity*Diameter)/Kinematic Viscosity to calculate the Reynold Number for Spherical Particle, The Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities, when we have a prior information of settling velocity of spherical particle. Reynold Number for Spherical Particle is denoted by R_s symbol.

How to calculate Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle, enter Settling Velocity (v_s), Diameter (D) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 14705.88 = (1.5*10)/0.00102.

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What is Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

The Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities, when we have a prior information of settling velocity of spherical particle and is represented as R_s = (v_s*D)/ν or Reynold Number for Spherical Particle = (Settling Velocity*Diameter)/Kinematic Viscosity. Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid, Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere & The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.

How to calculate Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

The Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities, when we have a prior information of settling velocity of spherical particle is calculated using Reynold Number for Spherical Particle = (Settling Velocity*Diameter)/Kinematic Viscosity. To calculate Reynold Number given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle, you need Settling Velocity (v_s), Diameter (D) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Settling Velocity, Diameter & Kinematic Viscosity 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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