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Choked Flow Calculator

Note: Choked flow condition in orifice occur when Pd < 0.528 x Pu,
  Pd = downstream pressure
  Pu = upstream pressure.
  * 0.528 is for air. Value can vary for other fluids.

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MW = g/mol

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Tc = °C

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Pg = kPa

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Patm = kPa

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z =

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R = (kg.m2)/(s2.K.mol)

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Cd =

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k =

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do = mm

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$$P_a = P_g + P_{atm}$$ $$\rho = {P_a.MW \over z.R.T_c}$$ $$P_c = P_a. \left({2 \over k + 1} \right)^{k \over k + 1}$$ $$Q_m = C_d.A. \sqrt{ k. \rho .P_a. \left({2 \over k + 1} \right)^{k+1 \over k-1}}$$
Pa = kPa
ρ = kg/m3
Pc = kPa
Qm = kg/h