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Formula
Q = A ร v | A = ฯrยฒ (cross-sectional area)
Example
Diameter 0.1m, velocity 2m/s โ A=0.00785mยฒ โ Q=15.7 L/s
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Q in fluid mechanics?
Volumetric flow rate โ volume of fluid passing a point per unit time.
What is the continuity equation?
Q = Aโvโ = Aโvโ โ flow rate is constant in a closed pipe.
Typical velocity in water pipes?
0.5-3 m/s for domestic water supply.