- For Newton number, see also Kissing number in the sphere packing problem.
The power number Np (also known as Newton number) is a commonly used dimensionless number relating the resistance force to the inertia force.
The power-number has different specifications according to the field of application. E.g., for stirrers the power number is defined as:[1]
with
- P: power
- ρ: fluid density
- n: rotational speed in revolutions per second
- D: diameter of stirrer
References
[edit]- ^ Seinfeld, John H (1991). Wei, J; Anderson, J L; Bischoff, K B (eds.). Advances in Chemical Engineering. Academic Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-08-056564-4.