Strouhal number for cylinders Calculator

✖The Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.ⓘ Reynolds Number [Re]

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✖Strouhal Number is a dimensionless number describing oscillating flow mechanisms.ⓘ Strouhal number for cylinders [S]

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Strouhal number for cylinders Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Strouhal Number = 0.20*(1-(20/Reynolds Number))
S = 0.20*(1-(20/Re))
This formula uses 2 Variables

Variables Used

Strouhal Number - Strouhal Number is a dimensionless number describing oscillating flow mechanisms.
Reynolds Number - The Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Reynolds Number: 5000 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

S = 0.20*(1-(20/Re)) --> 0.20*(1-(20/5000))

Evaluating ... ...

S = 0.1992

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.1992 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.1992 <-- Strouhal Number

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Strouhal Number = 0.20*(1-(20/Reynolds Number))
S = 0.20*(1-(20/Re))

What is the Strouhal number used for?

The Strouhal Number can be important when analyzing unsteady, oscillating flow problems. The Strouhal Number represents a measure of the ratio of the inertial forces due to the unsteadiness of the flow or local acceleration to the inertial forces due to changes in velocity from one point to an other in the flow field.

What is the vortex shedding effect?

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How to Calculate Strouhal number for cylinders?

Strouhal number for cylinders calculator uses Strouhal Number = 0.20*(1-(20/Reynolds Number)) to calculate the Strouhal Number, The Strouhal number for cylinders formula is defined as a measure of the ratio of the inertial forces due to the unsteadiness of the flow or local acceleration to the inertial forces due to changes in velocity from one point to another in the flow field. Strouhal Number is denoted by S symbol.

How to calculate Strouhal number for cylinders using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Strouhal number for cylinders, enter Reynolds Number (Re) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Strouhal number for cylinders calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.1992 = 0.20*(1-(20/5000)).

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What is Strouhal number for cylinders?

The Strouhal number for cylinders formula is defined as a measure of the ratio of the inertial forces due to the unsteadiness of the flow or local acceleration to the inertial forces due to changes in velocity from one point to another in the flow field and is represented as S = 0.20*(1-(20/Re)) or Strouhal Number = 0.20*(1-(20/Reynolds Number)). The Reynolds Number is the ratio of inertial forces to viscous forces within a fluid which is subjected to relative internal movement due to different fluid velocities.

How to calculate Strouhal number for cylinders?

The Strouhal number for cylinders formula is defined as a measure of the ratio of the inertial forces due to the unsteadiness of the flow or local acceleration to the inertial forces due to changes in velocity from one point to another in the flow field is calculated using Strouhal Number = 0.20*(1-(20/Reynolds Number)). To calculate Strouhal number for cylinders, you need Reynolds Number (Re). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Reynolds Number 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 Strouhal Number?

In this formula, Strouhal Number uses Reynolds Number. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Strouhal Number = (Frequency of Vortex Shedding*Diameter of Cylinder with Vortex)/Freestream Velocity of Fluid

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