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Calculate Bulk Flow Segregation Susceptibility Indexer
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Bulk Flow Segregation Susceptibility Indexer calculator computes Segregation Susceptibility Index in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Segregation Susceptibility Index is expressed in dimensionless. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Particle size d90/d10 ratio = 2.5
- Maximum-to-minimum particle density ratio = 1.8
- Flow Froude number = 0.4
Expected Result:
- Segregation Susceptibility Index = 0.61681609674754
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Segregation Susceptibility Index = 0.61681609674754 dimensionless.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
segregation susceptibility index = 0.42 * pow((particle size d90/d10 ratio - 1.0), 1.3) * pow((maximum-to-minimum particle density ratio - 1.0), 0.85) * (1.0 + 0.12 * flow froude number)Formula family: formula_bulk_bulk_flow_segregation_susceptibility_indexer
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| d90_d10_ratio | Particle size d90/d10 ratio | INPUT | Particle size d90/d10 ratio |
| rho_max_rho_min_ratio | Maximum-to-minimum particle density ratio | INPUT | Maximum-to-minimum particle density ratio |
| Froude_number | Flow Froude number | INPUT | Flow Froude number |
| segregation_susceptibility_index | Segregation Susceptibility Index | OUTPUT | Segregation Susceptibility Index |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the particle size d90/d10 ratio in dimensionless.
- Enter the maximum-to-minimum particle density ratio in dimensionless.
- Enter the flow froude number in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute segregation susceptibility index.
- Read the segregation susceptibility index (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Bulk Flow Segregation Susceptibility Indexer
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Bulk Flow Segregation Susceptibility Indexer calculator estimates Segregation Susceptibility Index based on the input parameters you provide
Why is particle size d90/d10 ratio important in this calculation?
particle size d90/d10 ratio is used directly in the calculation of segregation susceptibility index. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter particle size d90/d10 ratio in dimensionless, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result segregation susceptibility index?
The calculator outputs segregation susceptibility 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: Particle size d90/d10 ratio (dimensionless), Maximum-to-minimum particle density ratio (dimensionless), Flow Froude number (dimensionless). 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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