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I've gone through many posts but haven't really come across something very clear. And on top of it my knowledge of fluid dynamics only extends to compressible fluids.
I have a Nitrogen Cylinder Tank, with an exit pressure of 214.7 psia which is blocked by a solenoid valve at a location very close to the discharge nozzle (negligible losses through tubing). This gas is discharged into the atmosphere 14.7 psia.
The gas passes through a desiccant air filter which removes majority of humidity in the gas.
The shape of the nozzle is that of a laser cutter: V shaped, with opening at the center, This opening is 1mm in diameter.
Everything is stored at ambient temperatures of 23°C. The temperature of the gas before exiting the nozzle can be assumed to be 23°C since there is a very minimal amount of time for the laser to excite the gas before it exits.
Is there any feasible way to calculate the flow rate of gas exiting the nozzle? The aim is to figure out the volume of gas being consumed over a production time, and eventually the cost of the gas for the production.
Any form of guidance is greatly appreciated.
I have a Nitrogen Cylinder Tank, with an exit pressure of 214.7 psia which is blocked by a solenoid valve at a location very close to the discharge nozzle (negligible losses through tubing). This gas is discharged into the atmosphere 14.7 psia.
The gas passes through a desiccant air filter which removes majority of humidity in the gas.
The shape of the nozzle is that of a laser cutter: V shaped, with opening at the center, This opening is 1mm in diameter.
Everything is stored at ambient temperatures of 23°C. The temperature of the gas before exiting the nozzle can be assumed to be 23°C since there is a very minimal amount of time for the laser to excite the gas before it exits.
Is there any feasible way to calculate the flow rate of gas exiting the nozzle? The aim is to figure out the volume of gas being consumed over a production time, and eventually the cost of the gas for the production.
Any form of guidance is greatly appreciated.