Power number

For Newton number, see also Kissing number in the sphere packing problem.

The power number Np (also known as Newton number) is a commonly used dimensionless number relating the resistance force to the inertia force.

The power-number has different specifications according to the field of application. E.g., for stirrers the power number is defined as:[1]

N p = P ρ n 3 D 5 {\displaystyle N_{\mathrm {p} }={\frac {P}{\rho n^{3}D^{5}}}}

with

  • P: power
  • ρ: fluid density
  • n: rotational speed in revolutions per second
  • D: diameter of stirrer

References

  1. ^ Seinfeld, John H (1991). Wei, J; Anderson, J L; Bischoff, K B (eds.). Advances in Chemical Engineering. Academic Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-08-056564-4.
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