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✖Velocity at any point for pitot tube is the velocity of fluid at any point calculated using the pitot tube.ⓘ Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube [V_pitot]			+10% -10%
✖Rise of liquid in pitot tube is the rise of liquid in the pitot tube above the free surface.ⓘ Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube [h_p]			+10% -10%

✖The Coefficient of Pitot Tube is the ratio of actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of the fluid in the pitot tube.ⓘ Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point [C_v]

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Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point

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`"C"_{"v"} = "V"_{"pitot"}/(sqrt(2*9.81*"h"_{"p"}))`

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`"0.980314"="6.3m/s"/(sqrt(2*9.81*"210.5cm"))`

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Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Coefficient of Pitot Tube = Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube/(sqrt(2*9.81*Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube))
C_v = V_pitot/(sqrt(2*9.81*h_p))
This formula uses 1 Functions, 3 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Coefficient of Pitot Tube - The Coefficient of Pitot Tube is the ratio of actual velocity to the theoretical velocity of the fluid in the pitot tube.
Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity at any point for pitot tube is the velocity of fluid at any point calculated using the pitot tube.
Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube - (Measured in Meter) - Rise of liquid in pitot tube is the rise of liquid in the pitot tube above the free surface.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube: 6.3 Meter per Second --> 6.3 Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube: 210.5 Centimeter --> 2.105 Meter (Check conversion here)

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

C_v = V_pitot/(sqrt(2*9.81*h_p)) --> 6.3/(sqrt(2*9.81*2.105))

Evaluating ... ...

C_v = 0.980313532621387

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.980313532621387 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.980313532621387 ≈ 0.980314 <-- Coefficient of Pitot Tube

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point Formula

Coefficient of Pitot Tube = Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube/(sqrt(2*9.81*Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube))
C_v = V_pitot/(sqrt(2*9.81*h_p))

What is the principle of pitot-tube?

The pitot tube is a differential pressure measuring device. The pitot tube installed in the flow stream measures the direct pressure at the contact pitot tube hole and a second measurement is required, being of static pressure.

How does a pitot-tube measure velocity?

In the pitot-tube, the liquid rises up due to the conversion of kinetic energy into pressure energy. The velocity is determined by measuring the rise of liquid in the tube.

How to Calculate Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point?

Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point calculator uses Coefficient of Pitot Tube = Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube/(sqrt(2*9.81*Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube)) to calculate the Coefficient of Pitot Tube, The Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point formula is known while considering the rise of the liquid in the tube above the free surface which is the height of the liquid in the top edge of the pitot-tube. Coefficient of Pitot Tube is denoted by C_v symbol.

How to calculate Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point, enter Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube (V_pitot) & Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube (h_p) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.980314 = 6.3/(sqrt(2*9.81*2.105)).

FAQ

What is Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point?

The Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point formula is known while considering the rise of the liquid in the tube above the free surface which is the height of the liquid in the top edge of the pitot-tube and is represented as C_v = V_pitot/(sqrt(2*9.81*h_p)) or Coefficient of Pitot Tube = Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube/(sqrt(2*9.81*Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube)). Velocity at any point for pitot tube is the velocity of fluid at any point calculated using the pitot tube & Rise of liquid in pitot tube is the rise of liquid in the pitot tube above the free surface.

How to calculate Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point?

The Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point formula is known while considering the rise of the liquid in the tube above the free surface which is the height of the liquid in the top edge of the pitot-tube is calculated using Coefficient of Pitot Tube = Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube/(sqrt(2*9.81*Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube)). To calculate Coefficient of pitot-tube for velocity at any point, you need Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube (V_pitot) & Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube (h_p). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Velocity at Any Point for Pitot Tube & Rise of Liquid in Pitot Tube and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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