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Liquid head pressure refers to the height of a liquid column that corresponds to a specific pressure at its base. It's a fundamental concept in fluid mechanics and hydraulics, representing the pressure exerted by a column of liquid due to gravity.
The calculator uses the liquid head pressure formula:
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Explanation: This equation calculates the height of a liquid column that would produce the given pressure at its base, considering the liquid's density and gravitational acceleration.
Details: Calculating liquid head pressure is essential in various engineering applications including hydraulic systems, water supply networks, irrigation systems, and industrial processes involving fluid transport and storage.
Tips: Enter pressure in Pascals (Pa), density in kg/m³, and gravitational acceleration in m/s². All values must be positive numbers. For Earth's gravity, use approximately 9.81 m/s².
Q1: What is the relationship between pressure and liquid head?
A: Liquid head is directly proportional to pressure and inversely proportional to both density and gravitational acceleration.
Q2: Can this formula be used for any liquid?
A: Yes, the formula works for any liquid as long as you use the correct density value for that specific liquid.
Q3: What are typical density values for common liquids?
A: Water: 1000 kg/m³, Mercury: 13590 kg/m³, Oil: ~800-900 kg/m³, Gasoline: ~720-780 kg/m³.
Q4: How does gravity affect liquid head pressure?
A: Higher gravitational acceleration increases the pressure exerted by a liquid column of given height, or conversely, reduces the height needed to achieve a specific pressure.
Q5: What are practical applications of this calculation?
A: Designing water towers, calculating pump requirements, determining tank levels from pressure readings, and designing hydraulic systems in various industries.