The formula to calculate the Choked Flow Pressure (P_c) is:
\[ P_c = P_u \cdot \left(\frac{2}{k+1}\right)^{\frac{k}{k-1}} \]
Where:
Let's say the upstream pressure (\( P_u \)) is 100,000 Pa and the specific heat ratio (\( k \)) is 1.4. Using the formula:
\[ P_c = 100,000 \cdot \left(\frac{2}{1.4+1}\right)^{\frac{1.4}{1.4-1}} \]
We get:
\[ P_c = 100,000 \cdot \left(\frac{2}{2.4}\right)^{3.5} \approx 52,828 \text{ Pa} \]
So, the Choked Flow Pressure (\( P_c \)) is approximately 52,828 Pa.
Choked flow pressure is a condition in fluid dynamics where the flow rate of a compressible fluid through a restriction does not increase with a further decrease in downstream pressure. This occurs when the velocity of the fluid reaches the speed of sound in the fluid at the narrowest point of the restriction. Choked flow is significant in various engineering applications, including the design of nozzles, valves, and other components where controlling the flow rate of gases is critical.