The mass flow rate (ṁ) of GE CF6 engines in aircraft design represents the rate at which air passes through the engine. It is a crucial parameter for understanding and designing aircraft propulsion systems. The formula for mass flow rate is:
– ṁ (pronounced “m-dot”) is the mass flow rate of air (in kilograms per second, kg/s).
– ρ (rho) is the air density (in kilograms per cubic meter, kg/m³).
– A is the cross-sectional area through which air flows (in square meters, m²).
– V is the velocity of air (in meters per second, m/s).