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Vacuum pressure for water refers to the pressure difference between atmospheric pressure and the pressure in a vacuum system containing water. It is calculated using the fundamental hydrostatic pressure formula that relates fluid density, gravitational acceleration, and height.
The calculator uses the vacuum pressure formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula calculates the pressure exerted by a column of water at a specific depth, which corresponds to the vacuum pressure needed to overcome that hydrostatic pressure.
Details: Accurate vacuum pressure calculation is essential for designing hydraulic systems, vacuum pumps, irrigation systems, and understanding fluid behavior in various engineering applications involving water.
Tips: Enter water density in kg/m³ (1000 for pure water), gravitational acceleration in m/s² (9.81 for Earth), and height/depth in meters. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the standard density value for water?
A: The standard density of pure water at 4°C is 1000 kg/m³. Density varies slightly with temperature and impurities.
Q2: Why is gravitational acceleration important?
A: Gravitational acceleration determines the weight of the water column, which directly affects the pressure calculation. On Earth, this is approximately 9.81 m/s².
Q3: What units does this calculator use?
A: The calculator uses SI units: kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) for density, meters per second squared (m/s²) for gravity, meters (m) for height, and Pascals (Pa) for pressure.
Q4: Can this be used for other fluids besides water?
A: Yes, the same formula applies to any fluid, but you must use the correct density value for the specific fluid you're working with.
Q5: How does temperature affect the calculation?
A: Temperature affects water density. Warmer water has slightly lower density, which would result in slightly lower pressure calculations for the same height.