Quick Answer
Calculate Pump Parallel Flow Distribution Uniformity Index
Calculator
Result Interpretation
Pump Parallel Flow Distribution Uniformity Index Calculator computes Flow distribution uniformity index in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Flow rate of pump 1 = 0.5
- Flow rate of pump 2 = 0.5
- Total system flow rate = 1
Expected Result:
- Flow distribution uniformity index = 0
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Flow distribution uniformity index = 0 dimensionless.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
flow distribution uniformity index = sqrt((pow(flow rate of pump 1 - total system flow rate/2, 2) + pow(flow rate of pump 2 - total system flow rate/2, 2)) / (pow(total system flow rate/2, 2)))Formula family: formula_pump_pump_parallel_operation_flow_sharing_stability_validator
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| q1 | Flow rate of pump 1 | INPUT | Flow rate of pump 1 |
| q2 | Flow rate of pump 2 | INPUT | Flow rate of pump 2 |
| q_total | Total system flow rate | INPUT | Total system flow rate |
| flow_distribution_uniformity | Flow distribution uniformity index | OUTPUT | Flow distribution uniformity index |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the flow rate of pump 1 in m^3/s.
- Enter the flow rate of pump 2 in m^3/s.
- Enter the total system flow rate in m^3/s.
- Step 1: Compute flow distribution uniformity index.
- Read the flow distribution uniformity index (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Pump Parallel Flow Distribution Uniformity Index
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Pump Parallel Flow Distribution Uniformity Index Calculator estimates Flow distribution uniformity index based on the input parameters you provide
Why is flow rate of pump 1 important in this calculation?
flow rate of pump 1 is directly proportional to flow distribution uniformity index. When you enter flow rate of pump 1 in m^3/s, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result flow distribution uniformity index?
The calculator outputs flow distribution uniformity index in dimensionless. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Flow rate of pump 1 (m^3/s), Flow rate of pump 2 (m^3/s), Total system flow rate (m^3/s). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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