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How much pressure in PSI would it take to generate 150mph stream out of a 2 mm perfectly round orifice? And how many GPM would that equate to? Thanks for any help
At least that part of your question looks pretty straightforward. Have you tried doing the calculation? A 2mm diameter cylinder of water traveling at 150mph is what flux of water? There are a couple of unit conversions involved, but it seems pretty straightforward other than that, no?Stetson said:150mph stream out of a 2 mm perfectly round orifice? And how many GPM would that equate to?
berkeman said:At least that part of your question looks pretty straightforward. Have you tried doing the calculation? A 2mm diameter cylinder of water traveling at 150mph is what flux of water? There are a couple of unit conversions involved, but it seems pretty straightforward other than that, no?
Sorry, this makes no sense for your question that I focused on. You asked about the flow rate for a cylinder of water moving at 150m[h. The answer to that question is pretty straightforward, IMO.Stetson said:If you can come up with some numbers i would love to see them, i came up with 79.1295 MPH at 50PSI with a flow rate of 2.24GPM.
This is not my area of expertise, but if you are using a standard nozzle that you ;purchase from a manufacturer, isn't there a datasheet proving this info?Stetson said:this is on a constant pressure spray boom.
Sorry, this makes no sense for your question that I focused on. You asked about the flow rate for a cylinder of water moving at 150m[h. The answer to that question is pretty straightforward, IMO.Stetson said:If you can come up with some numbers i would love to see them, i came up with 79.1295 MPH at 50PSI with a flow rate of 2.24GPM.
This is not my area of expertise, but if you are using a standard nozzle that you purchase from a manufacturer, isn't there a datasheet proving this info?Stetson said:this is on a constant pressure spray boom.
berkeman said:Sorry, this makes no sense for your question that I focused on. You asked about the flow rate for a cylinder of water moving at 150m[h. The answer to that question is pretty straightforward, IMO.
This is not my area of expertise, but if you are using a standard nozzle that you purchase from a manufacturer, isn't there a datasheet proving this info?
As I said, this is not my specialty, but it sure seems like the nozzle datasheets should give you that kind of information...Stetson said:I guess I am having a hard time relaying what I want to find out.
I have since found this much out,
It will take 3.33 GPM moving through a 2mm diameter orifice to reach a velocity of 150mph. What PSI would achieve this?
Are you maybe trying to make a Water Jet Cutter? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_jet_cutterStetson said:I guess I am having a hard time relaying what I want to find out.
I have since found this much out,
It will take 3.33 GPM moving through a 2mm diameter orifice to reach a velocity of 150mph. What PSI would achieve this?
Averagesupernova said:@Stetson are you trying to develop your own nozzle?
To calculate the PSI (pounds per square inch) needed to generate a certain fluid speed, you will need to use the Bernoulli's equation. This equation takes into account the fluid's velocity, density, and pressure. You will also need to know the area of the opening or nozzle where the fluid is being forced through. Once you have these values, you can plug them into the equation to determine the required PSI.
The Bernoulli's equation is a fundamental equation in fluid dynamics that relates the energy of a fluid to its pressure, velocity, and elevation. It states that the sum of the pressure, kinetic energy, and potential energy per unit volume of a fluid in a steady flow is constant. This equation is used to determine the required PSI needed to generate a certain fluid speed.
No, it is important to use consistent units of measurement when calculating the PSI. The most commonly used unit for pressure is PSI, but other units such as bar, pascal, or kilopascal can also be used. Just be sure to convert all values to the same unit before plugging them into the Bernoulli's equation.
The shape of the opening or nozzle can affect the required PSI needed to generate a certain fluid speed. A smaller, more narrow opening will require a higher PSI to achieve the same fluid velocity as a larger, wider opening. This is because the fluid must travel through a smaller area, increasing the velocity and therefore the required PSI.
Yes, there are other factors that can affect the required PSI in addition to the shape of the opening or nozzle. These include the viscosity of the fluid, the length of the piping system, and any obstructions or bends in the system. These factors can cause friction and turbulence, which will increase the required PSI needed to achieve the desired fluid speed.