The kinetic energy correction factor is a term used in fluid dynamics to adjust for the kinetic energy of a fluid flow in relation to its internal energy. This correction factor is often applied in compressible flow analyses, where the speed of the fluid is significant compared to the speed of sound. It accounts for the difference between total energy and internal energy, considering the kinetic energy associated with the motion of the fluid particles.Â
- γ (gamma) is the specific heat ratio or ratio of specific heat capacities of the gas.
- M is the Mach number, which is the ratio of the velocity of the fluid to the local speed of sound.