instrument tech Member I Join Date Jul 2003 Posts 1 Jul 31, 2003 #1 Were using a flow meter to give us cfm of air. we also have temperature and pressure compusation. wanting to ge a mass flow number in lbs?hr.
Were using a flow meter to give us cfm of air. we also have temperature and pressure compusation. wanting to ge a mass flow number in lbs?hr.
Tom Jenkins Lifetime Supporting Member Join Date Apr 2002 Location Milwaukee, WI Posts 6,302 Jul 31, 2003 #2 Density of air = (2.7 x psia) / °R psia = barometric pressure + guage pressure °R = °F + 460 lbs/hr = (CFM x 60 x 2.7 x psia) / °R You can get more info at: http://home.earthlink.net/~escor/technical/aeration.html
Density of air = (2.7 x psia) / °R psia = barometric pressure + guage pressure °R = °F + 460 lbs/hr = (CFM x 60 x 2.7 x psia) / °R You can get more info at: http://home.earthlink.net/~escor/technical/aeration.html