Calculate the speed with which a gas escapes from a container?

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To calculate the speed of helium escaping from container A at 2 atm, the ideal gas law and Bernoulli's equation can be applied, along with the equation for effusion or orifice flow. The speed of gas flow is influenced by the pressure difference between the two containers, with higher pressure leading to greater flow rates. If both containers had the same pressure, the flow rate would be significantly reduced, as there would be no pressure gradient to drive the gas out. The mass flow rate can be determined by multiplying the volumetric flow rate by the specific gravity of helium. Understanding these principles is essential for designing an effective release valve for the helium container.
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Hi guys, (I apologize if I'm wrong here, and I apologize for my bad English but I'm Italian): if I have two container, where: container "A" (there is "He" with a pressure of 2 atm); container "B" (remember "O2" with a pressure of 1 atm). 1) you tell me which formula to use to calculate the speed with which the helium flows out from the container "A" ?? 2) if the two containers had the same pressure? P. S. : In fact I have to build a container (with helium inside). There will be a valve that will release the helium from the container. I have to calculate the mass flow rate (volumetric flow * specific gravity helium). But I do not know the speed, that 's why I am asking this. thanks so much
 
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