In aircraft design, the mass flow rate of a control system represents the rate at which mass (such as air or fuel) passes through the control system. The formula to calculate the mass flow rate (ṁ) is given by:
– Mass Flow Rate (ṁ) is measured in kilograms per second (kg/s).
– Density (ρ) is the mass per unit volume of the substance and is typically measured in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).
– Cross-Sectional Area (A) refers to the area through which the mass is flowing and is measured in square meters (m²).
– Velocity (V) is the spee of the mass flow and is typically measured in meters per second (m/s).