Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number Calculator

✖Reynolds Number of Particle is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces of particles within a fluid.ⓘ Reynolds Number of Particle [R_p]			+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%
✖Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.ⓘ Diameter of Particle [D_p]			+10% -10%

✖Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number is the velocity at which a particle settles in a fluid, such as water or air, under the influence of gravity, considering Reynolds number.ⓘ Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number [V_sr]

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Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number = (Reynolds Number of Particle*Kinematic Viscosity)/Diameter of Particle
V_sr = (R_p*ν)/D_p
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number is the velocity at which a particle settles in a fluid, such as water or air, under the influence of gravity, considering Reynolds number.
Reynolds Number of Particle - Reynolds Number of Particle is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces of particles within a fluid.
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.
Diameter of Particle - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Reynolds Number of Particle: 20 --> No Conversion Required
Kinematic Viscosity: 10.2 Stokes --> 0.00102 Square Meter per Second (Check conversion here)
Diameter of Particle: 0.01 Meter --> 0.01 Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_sr = (R_p*ν)/D_p --> (20*0.00102)/0.01

Evaluating ... ...

V_sr = 2.04

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

2.04 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

2.04 Meter per Second <-- Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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

Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number calculator uses Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number = (Reynolds Number of Particle*Kinematic Viscosity)/Diameter of Particle to calculate the Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number, The Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number formula is defined as the velocity at which a particle settles in a fluid, such as water or air, under the influence of gravity, considering Reynolds number. Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number is denoted by V_sr symbol.

How to calculate Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number, enter Reynolds Number of Particle (R_p), Kinematic Viscosity (ν) & Diameter of Particle (D_p) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number calculation can be explained with given input values -> 2.04 = (20*0.00102)/0.01.

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What is Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number?

The Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number formula is defined as the velocity at which a particle settles in a fluid, such as water or air, under the influence of gravity, considering Reynolds number and is represented as V_sr = (R_p*ν)/D_p or Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number = (Reynolds Number of Particle*Kinematic Viscosity)/Diameter of Particle. Reynolds Number of Particle is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces of particles within a fluid, The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid & Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.

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

The Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number formula is defined as the velocity at which a particle settles in a fluid, such as water or air, under the influence of gravity, considering Reynolds number is calculated using Settling Velocity of Particle given Reynold Number = (Reynolds Number of Particle*Kinematic Viscosity)/Diameter of Particle. To calculate Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle given Reynold Number, you need Reynolds Number of Particle (R_p), Kinematic Viscosity (ν) & Diameter of Particle (D_p). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number of Particle, Kinematic Viscosity & Diameter of Particle 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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