The mass flow rate in the context of an auxiliary system in aircraft design refers to the rate at which a fluid (such as air or fuel) moves through the system. This flow rate is an essential parameter for designing and analyzing the performance of various aircraft systems. The formula for mass flow rate (ṁ) can be defined as:
– Mass Flow Rate (ṁ) is measured in kilograms per second (kg/s).
– Density (ρ) is the density of the fluid and is typically measured in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
– Cross-Sectional Area (A) is the area through which the fluid flows and is measured in square meters (m²).
– Velocity (V) is the speed at which the fluid moves through the system and is measured in meters per second (m/s).