In aircraft design and engineering, “inlet velocity” refers to the velocity of the fluid (typically air) as it enters a specific component, such as a compressor or an engine’s inlet. Inlet velocity is a crucial parameter for analyzing the performance and behavior of these components.
The formula for calculating inlet velocity (V_inlet) can be defined as:
- V_inlet is the inlet velocity, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or other velocity units.
- Flow Rate (ṁ) is the flow rate of the fluid entering the component, typically measured in kilograms per second (kg/s) or other mass flow rate units.
- Inlet Area (A_inlet) is the cross-sectional area through which the fluid enters the component, typically measured in square meters (m²) or other area units.