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Tip Speed Calculator





Formula

To calculate the Tip Speed (TS):

TS=π×D×RPM60

Where:

What is Tip Speed?

Tip speed is defined as the tangential velocity of an impeller at a point on its tip. The tip speed is a function of the RPM and diameter of the impeller. An impeller is the rotating portion of a centrifugal pump, compressor, or another machine that moves fluid through rotational movement.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Step 1: Use the tip speed calculation formula:

TS=π×2×180060188.50 distance/second

The Tip Speed is approximately 188.50 distance/second.