Question

What is the volumetric flow rate in L/s of a stream of air (density = 1 kg/m3) at 1 kg/s?

Answer 1

Volumetric flow rate: Q = 1000 L/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Volumetric flow rate, also called the rate of fluid flow, is described as volume of fluid that passes a particular point per unit time. The SI unit of volumetric flow rate is m³/s.

Whereas, mass flow rate is defined as the mass of substance that passes through a point per unit of time. SI unit is kg/s.

Given- mass flow rate: ṁ = 1 kg/s and density: ρ = 1 kg/m³

Therefore, volumetric flow rate can be calculated by

`Q = \frac{\dot{m}}{\rho } = (1 kg/s)/(1 kg/m^(3)) = 1 m^(3)/s`

Since, 1 m³/s = 1000 L/s

Therefore, volumetric flow rate: Q = 1 m³/s = 1000 L/s