Quick Answer
Calculate Silo Eccentric Discharge Flow Asymmetry Ratio
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Result Interpretation
Silo Eccentric Discharge Flow Asymmetry Ratio Calculator computes Flow asymmetry ratio in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Silo diameter = 3.8
- Left-side mass flow rate = 15
- Right-side mass flow rate = 9.2
- Bulk solid internal friction tangent = 0.58
- Eccentric discharge offset height = 0.65
Expected Result:
- Flow asymmetry ratio = 0.43752037689978
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Flow asymmetry ratio = 0.43752037689978 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 asymmetry ratio = abs((left-side mass flow rate - right-side mass flow rate) / (left-side mass flow rate + right-side mass flow rate)) * pow((silo diameter / eccentric discharge offset height), 0.25) * (1.0 + 0.3 * bulk solid internal friction tangent)Formula family: formula_bulk_silo_eccentric_discharge_flow_asymmetry_detector
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q_left | Left-side mass flow rate | INPUT | Left-side mass flow rate |
| Q_right | Right-side mass flow rate | INPUT | Right-side mass flow rate |
| D_silo | Silo diameter | INPUT | Silo diameter |
| h_offset | Eccentric discharge offset height | INPUT | Eccentric discharge offset height |
| tan_phi | Bulk solid internal friction tangent | INPUT | Bulk solid internal friction tangent |
| result | Flow asymmetry ratio | OUTPUT | Flow asymmetry ratio |
| tan_phi_ref | tan_phi_ref | CONSTANT | tan_phi_ref = 0.65 dimensionless |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the left-side mass flow rate in kg/s.
- Enter the right-side mass flow rate in kg/s.
- Enter the silo diameter in m.
- Enter the eccentric discharge offset height in m.
- Enter the bulk solid internal friction tangent in dimensionless.
- Step 1: Compute flow asymmetry ratio.
- Read the flow asymmetry ratio (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Silo Eccentric Discharge Flow Asymmetry Ratio
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Silo Eccentric Discharge Flow Asymmetry Ratio Calculator estimates Flow asymmetry ratio based on the input parameters you provide
Why is left-side mass flow rate important in this calculation?
left-side mass flow rate is directly proportional to flow asymmetry ratio. When you enter left-side mass flow rate in kg/s, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result flow asymmetry ratio?
The calculator outputs flow asymmetry ratio 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: Left-side mass flow rate (kg/s), Right-side mass flow rate (kg/s), Silo diameter (m), Eccentric discharge offset height (m), Bulk solid internal friction tangent (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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