Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor Calculator

✖Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket is the diameter of the external periphery of a gasket used in packing and sealing operations.ⓘ Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket [D_o]			+10% -10%
✖Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket is the diameter of the internal periphery of a gasket used in packing and sealing operations.ⓘ Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket [D_i]			+10% -10%
✖Shape Factor for Circular Gasket is the ratio of the area of one load face to the area free to bulge.ⓘ Shape Factor for Circular Gasket [S_pf]			+10% -10%

✖The Thickness of Fluid between Members refers to how resistant a fluid is to moving through it. For example, Water has a low or "thin" viscosity, while honey has a "thick" or high viscosity.ⓘ Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor [t]

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Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor

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`"t" = ("D"_{"o"}-"D"_{"i"})/(4*"S"_{"pf"})`

Example

`"1.923077mm"=("60mm"-"54mm")/(4*"0.78")`

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Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Thickness of Fluid between Members = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket)
t = (D_o-D_i)/(4*S_pf)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Thickness of Fluid between Members - (Measured in Meter) - The Thickness of Fluid between Members refers to how resistant a fluid is to moving through it. For example, Water has a low or "thin" viscosity, while honey has a "thick" or high viscosity.
Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket - (Measured in Meter) - Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket is the diameter of the external periphery of a gasket used in packing and sealing operations.
Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket - (Measured in Meter) - Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket is the diameter of the internal periphery of a gasket used in packing and sealing operations.
Shape Factor for Circular Gasket - Shape Factor for Circular Gasket is the ratio of the area of one load face to the area free to bulge.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket: 60 Millimeter --> 0.06 Meter (Check conversion here)
Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket: 54 Millimeter --> 0.054 Meter (Check conversion here)
Shape Factor for Circular Gasket: 0.78 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

t = (D_o-D_i)/(4*S_pf) --> (0.06-0.054)/(4*0.78)

Evaluating ... ...

t = 0.00192307692307692

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.00192307692307692 Meter -->1.92307692307692 Millimeter (Check conversion here)

FINAL ANSWER

1.92307692307692 ≈ 1.923077 Millimeter <-- Thickness of Fluid between Members

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Amount of Leakage of Fluid through Face Seal

Go Oil Flow from Bush Seal = (pi*Thickness of Fluid between Members^3)/(6*Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid*ln(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal/Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal))*((3*Seal Fluid Density*Rotational speed of shaft inside seal^2)/(20*[g])*(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal^2-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^2)-Internal Hydraulic Pressure-Pressure at Seal Inside Radius)

Radial Pressure Distribution for Laminar Flow

Go Pressure at Radial Position for Bush Seal = Pressure at Seal Inside Radius+(3*Seal Fluid Density*Rotational speed of shaft inside seal^2)/(20*[g])*(Radial Position in Bush Seal^2-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^2)-(6*Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid)/(pi*Thickness of Fluid between Members^3)*ln(Radial Position in Bush Seal/Radius of rotating member inside bush seal)

Volumetric Flow Rate under Laminar Flow Condition for Radial Bush Seal for Incompressible Fluid

Go Volumetric Flow Rate per Unit Pressure = (Radial Clearance for Seals^3)/(12*Absolute Viscosity of Oil in Seals)*(Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal-Inner Radius of Plain Bush Seal)/(Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal*ln(Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal/Inner Radius of Plain Bush Seal))

Volumetric Flow Rate under Laminar Flow Condition for Radial Bush Seal for Compressible Fluid

Go Volumetric Flow Rate per Unit Pressure = (Radial Clearance for Seals^3)/(24*Absolute Viscosity of Oil in Seals)*((Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal-Inner Radius of Plain Bush Seal)/(Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal))*((Minimum Percentage Compression+Exit Pressure)/(Exit Pressure))

Outside Radius of Rotating Member given Power Loss due to Leakage of Fluid through Face Seal

Go Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal = (Power loss for seal/(((pi*Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid*Nominal Packing Cross-section of Bush Seal^2)/(13200*Thickness of Fluid between Members)))+Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^4)^(1/4)

Thickness of Fluid between Members given Power Loss due to Leakage of Fluid through Face Seal

Go Thickness of Fluid between Members = (pi*Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid*Nominal Packing Cross-section of Bush Seal^2)/(13200*Power loss for seal)*(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal^4-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^4)

Kinematic Viscosity given Power Loss due to Leakage of Fluid through Face Seal

Go Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid = (13200*Power loss for seal*Thickness of Fluid between Members)/(pi*Nominal Packing Cross-section of Bush Seal^2*(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal^4-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^4))

Power Loss or Consumption due to Leakage of Fluid through Face Seal

Go Power loss for seal = (pi*Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid*Nominal Packing Cross-section of Bush Seal^2)/(13200*Thickness of Fluid between Members)*(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal^4-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^4)

Oil Flow through Plain Radial Bush Seal due to Leakage under Laminar Flow Condition

Go Oil Flow from Bush Seal = (2*pi*Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal*(Minimum Percentage Compression-Exit Pressure/10^6))/(Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal-Inner Radius of Plain Bush Seal)*Volumetric Flow Rate per Unit Pressure

Internal Hydraulic Pressure given Zero Leakage of Fluid through Face Seal

Go Internal Hydraulic Pressure = Pressure at Seal Inside Radius+(3*Seal Fluid Density*Rotational speed of shaft inside seal^2)/20*(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal^2-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^2)*1000

Oil Flow through Plain Axial Bush Seal due to Leakage under Laminar Flow Condition

Go Oil Flow from Bush Seal = (2*pi*Outer Radius of Plain Bush Seal*(Minimum Percentage Compression-Exit Pressure/10^6))/(Depth of U Collar)*Volumetric Flow Rate per Unit Pressure

Volumetric Flow Rate under Laminar Flow Condition for Axial Bush Seal for Compressible Fluid

Go Volumetric Flow Rate per Unit Pressure = (Radial Clearance for Seals^3)/(12*Absolute Viscosity of Oil in Seals)*(Minimum Percentage Compression+Exit Pressure)/(Exit Pressure)

Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor

Go Thickness of Fluid between Members = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket)

Shape Factor for Circular or Annular Gasket

Go Shape Factor for Circular Gasket = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Thickness of Fluid between Members)

Outside Diameter of Gasket given Shape Factor

Go Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket = Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket+4*Thickness of Fluid between Members*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket

Inside Diameter of Gasket given Shape Factor

Go Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket = Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-4*Thickness of Fluid between Members*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket

Volumetric Efficiency of Reciprocating Compressor

Go Volumetric Efficiency = Actual volume/Piston Swept Volume

Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor Formula

Thickness of Fluid between Members = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket)
t = (D_o-D_i)/(4*S_pf)

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How to Calculate Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor?

Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor calculator uses Thickness of Fluid between Members = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket) to calculate the Thickness of Fluid between Members, The Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor formula is defined as how resistant a fluid is to move through it. Thickness of Fluid between Members is denoted by t symbol.

How to calculate Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor, enter Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket (D_o), Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket (D_i) & Shape Factor for Circular Gasket (S_pf) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1923.077 = (0.06-0.054)/(4*0.78).

FAQ

What is Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor?

The Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor formula is defined as how resistant a fluid is to move through it and is represented as t = (D_o-D_i)/(4*S_pf) or Thickness of Fluid between Members = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket). Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket is the diameter of the external periphery of a gasket used in packing and sealing operations, Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket is the diameter of the internal periphery of a gasket used in packing and sealing operations & Shape Factor for Circular Gasket is the ratio of the area of one load face to the area free to bulge.

How to calculate Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor?

The Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor formula is defined as how resistant a fluid is to move through it is calculated using Thickness of Fluid between Members = (Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket-Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket)/(4*Shape Factor for Circular Gasket). To calculate Thickness of Fluid between Members given Shape Factor, you need Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket (D_o), Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket (D_i) & Shape Factor for Circular Gasket (S_pf). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket, Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket & Shape Factor for Circular Gasket and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Thickness of Fluid between Members?

In this formula, Thickness of Fluid between Members uses Outside Diameter of Packing Gasket, Inside Diameter of Packing Gasket & Shape Factor for Circular Gasket. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Thickness of Fluid between Members = (pi*Kinematic viscosity of bush seal fluid*Nominal Packing Cross-section of Bush Seal^2)/(13200*Power loss for seal)*(Outer Radius of rotating member inside bush seal^4-Inner Radius of Rotating Member inside Bush Seal^4)

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