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Choked flow of gases through an orifice or leak

mbeychok
in Engineering

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How to determine the mass flow rate of a gas through an orifice or leak at choked flow conditions is a question that is often raised by those unfamiliar with fluid flow mechanics. Here are the applicable equations:

 

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