Nozzles Water Discharge Capacity
Reference data and engineering information about nozzles water discharge capacity for fluid mechanics applications.
Overview
Engineering reference data for Nozzles Water Discharge Capacity in fluid mechanics.
Key Formulas
Reynolds Number
Ratio of inertial to viscous forces — determines flow regime.
Bernoulli's Equation
Conservation of energy for steady, inviscid, incompressible flow.
Continuity Equation
Conservation of mass for incompressible flow.
Darcy-Weisbach
Pressure drop due to friction in a pipe.
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Reynolds number | — | |
| Fluid density | kg/m³ | |
| Flow velocity | m/s | |
| Characteristic dimension | m | |
| Dynamic viscosity | Pa·s | |
| Pressure | Pa | |
| Darcy friction factor | — |
Unit Conversions
The following conversion factors are commonly used when working with nozzle water discharge calculations at a standard water temperature of 60°F (15.6°C).
Length Conversion
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| 1 inch (in) | 25.4 mm |
Pressure Conversions
| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 psi (lbf/in²) | 144 psf (lbf/ft²) |
| 1 psi | 6,894.8 Pa (N/m²) |
| 1 psi | 6.895 × 10⁻³ N/mm² |
| 1 psi | 6.895 × 10⁻² bar |
| 1 psi | 27.71 in H₂O at 61°F (16.7°C) |
| 1 psi | 703.1 mm H₂O at 61°F (16.7°C) |
| 1 psi | 2.0416 in mercury at 61°F (16.7°C) |
| 1 psi | 51.8 mm mercury at 61°F (16.7°C) |
| 1 psi | 703.6 kg/m² |
| 1 psi | 0.06895 atm |
| 1 psi | 2.307 ft H₂O |
Flow Rate Conversions
| Unit | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 US gallon/minute (gpm) | 6.30888 × 10⁻⁵ m³/s |
| 1 gpm | 0.227 m³/h |
These conversions assume a standard water temperature of 60°F (15.6°C). Water density and viscosity vary with temperature, which may affect discharge calculations at significantly different temperatures.