How to Calculate and Solve for Drag Force with Respect to Velocity and Density | Mineral Processing
Last Updated on November 22, 2021
The image above represents drag force with respect to velocity and density.
To compute for drag force with respect to velocity and density, four essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Particle Diameter (d), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Density of Solid Particle (ρs) and Density of Fluid (ρf).
The formula for calculating the drag force with respect to velocity and density:
D = πd³g(ρs – ρf) / 6
Where:
D = Drag Force with Respect to Velocity and Density
d = Particle Diameter
g = Acceleration due to Gravity
ρs = Density of Solid Particle
ρf = Density of Fluid
Let’s solve an example;
Find the drag force with respect to velocity and density when the particle diameter is 6, the acceleration due to gravity is 3, the density of solid particle is 8 and density of fluid is 2.
This implies that;
d = Particle Diameter = 6
g = Acceleration due to Gravity = 3
ρs = Density of Solid Particle = 8
ρf = Density of Fluid = 2
D = πd³g(ρs – ρf) / 6
D = π(6)³(3)(8 – 2) / 6
D = π(216)(3)(6) / 6
D = 12214.5 / 6
D = 2035.75
Therefore, the drag force with respect to velocity and density is 2035.75 N.
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Now, Click on Mineral Processing under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Drag Force with respect to velocity and density under Mineral Processing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the drag force with respect to velocity and density according to the respective parameter which is the Particle Diameter (d), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Density of Solid Particle (ρs) and Density of Fluid (ρf).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Particle Diameter (d), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Density of Solid Particle (ρs) and Density of Fluid (ρf).
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the drag force with respect to velocity and density and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
