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The pumping flow rate formula calculates the volumetric flow rate of a fluid through a pipe based on the pipe diameter and fluid velocity. It provides an essential measurement for fluid dynamics and pumping system design.
The calculator uses the pumping flow rate formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the cross-sectional area of the pipe, multiplies by velocity to get flow rate in m³/s, then converts to L/min by multiplying by 60,000 (60 seconds × 1000 for liters).
Details: Accurate flow rate calculation is crucial for pump selection, system design, energy efficiency optimization, and ensuring proper fluid transport in various industrial and domestic applications.
Tips: Enter pipe diameter in millimeters and velocity in meters per second. Both values must be positive numbers greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: Why is the diameter converted from mm to meters?
A: The formula requires consistent SI units. Since velocity is in m/s, diameter must be in meters to maintain unit consistency in the calculation.
Q2: What are typical flow rates for different pipe sizes?
A: Flow rates vary significantly based on application. Small pipes (10-50mm) typically handle 5-100 L/min, while larger pipes (100-500mm) can handle hundreds to thousands of L/min.
Q3: How does velocity affect the flow rate?
A: Flow rate is directly proportional to velocity - doubling the velocity doubles the flow rate, assuming constant pipe diameter.
Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: This formula assumes ideal fluid flow without considering friction losses, viscosity variations, or turbulence effects that occur in real-world applications.
Q5: Can this formula be used for all types of fluids?
A: The formula works for incompressible fluids. For compressible fluids like gases, additional factors such as pressure and temperature must be considered.