Max Flow Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Maximum Flow Rate (Q) is:

\[ \text{Q} = \left(\frac{1}{\rho}\right) \sqrt{\frac{2 \Delta P}{\rho}} \cdot \text{A} \]

Where:

\( \text{Q} \) is the maximum flow rate (m³/s)
\( \Delta \text{P} \) is the pressure difference (pascals)
\( \rho \) is the fluid density (kg/m³)
\( \text{A} \) is the cross-sectional area of the pipe or channel (m²)

What is Max Flow?

Max flow, or maximum flow rate, is the highest rate at which a fluid can flow through a given cross-sectional area under a specific pressure difference. It is a critical parameter in fluid dynamics and is essential for designing piping systems, hydraulic systems, and for understanding the behavior of fluids under varying pressures and densities.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Pressure Difference (ΔP) = 1000 pascals
Fluid Density (ρ) = 1000 kg/m³
Cross-Sectional Area (A) = 0.01 m²

Using the formula to calculate the Maximum Flow Rate:

\[ \text{Q} = \left(\frac{1}{1000}\right) \sqrt{\frac{2 \cdot 1000}{1000}} \cdot 0.01 = 0.000141 \text{ m}^3/\text{s} \]

The Maximum Flow Rate (Q) is 0.000141 m³/s.