How Do You Convert mm of Head into Pascals for Aerodynamics Testing?

In summary, the model is used to measure the air pressure surrounding an aerofoil. The wind tunnel is set to maximum speed and the reference pitot and static pressure are measured. The free-stream pressure is then calculated.
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escobar147
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Referenced pitot pressure = 107 (mm) referenced static pressure = 525 (mm)...
find referenced dynamic pressure by subtracting static pressure from pitot pressure and converting to Pascals...

how on Earth do you convert it to pascals?
 
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escobar147 said:
Referenced pitot pressure = 107 (mm) referenced static pressure = 525 (mm)...
find referenced dynamic pressure by subtracting static pressure from pitot pressure and converting to Pascals...

how on Earth do you convert it to pascals?

They are just two measurements of pressure... mmHg and Pascals:

http://www.unit-conversion.info/pressure.html

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escobar147 said:
is it not head?

What is the definition of "head" in the context of this problem?
 
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berkeman said:
What is the definition of "head" in the context of this problem?

it's the measurement of wake traverse behind anaerofoil, the pitot static tube is upstream and connected to a manometer, whilst the rest are pitot (stagnation) tubes and are located downstream and also connected to a manometer
 
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escobar147 said:
it's the measurement of wake traverse behind anaerofoil, the pitot static tube is upstream and connected to a manometer, whilst the rest are pitot (stagnation) tubes and are located downstream and also connected to a manometer

And the tubes all measure air pressure, correct?
 
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berkeman said:
And the tubes all measure air pressure, correct?

An aerofoil (chord c = 0.152 m; span b = 0.30 m; NACA 0012 section) is mounted in a drag
balance. A comb of Pitot and static tubes is mounted downstream of the aerofoil. Tubes
numbered 5, 12, 21 and 28 measure static pressure, while the rest measure Pitot (stagnation)
pressure. The tubes are connected to a multi-tube manometer, leaving four spare manometer
tubes (33-36). A Pitot-static tube is provided upstream of the model to measure free-stream
conditions and its two connections should be connected to two of the spare manometer tubes.
The manometer should be set at a low inclination (20º to the horizontal). Note that the
manometer is graduated in centimetres and contains fluid of specific gravity 0.784.
Measurements
(1) As in Part I, read the laboratory barometer and thermometer to determine the air
density and viscosity.
(2) With the wind tunnel running at maximum speed (both fans on), take the reference
pitot pressure (p0,ref) and static pressure (pref) upstream and convert the difference
from mm to Pa, noting the sign! Deduce the free-stream dynamic pressure
 

FAQ: How Do You Convert mm of Head into Pascals for Aerodynamics Testing?

1. How do I convert mm head to pascals?

To convert mm head to pascals, you can use the formula: 1 mm head = 9.80665 pascals. This means that you need to multiply the value in mm head by 9.80665 to get the equivalent value in pascals.

2. Why do we need to convert mm head to pascals?

We need to convert mm head to pascals because mm head is a unit of pressure commonly used in plumbing and fluid mechanics, while pascals is the standard unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI). Converting between the two units allows for easier comparison and calculation of pressure values.

3. Can I use an online converter to convert mm head to pascals?

Yes, there are many online converters and conversion calculators available that can convert mm head to pascals for you. Just make sure to double check the results and use a reliable source.

4. Is mm head the same as millimeters of water?

Yes, mm head is also known as millimeters of water. Both units measure pressure in terms of the height of a column of water.

5. What are some common applications of mm head and pascals?

Millimeters of water (or mm head) is often used to measure the pressure in water pipes, while pascals is used in a variety of scientific and engineering applications, such as measuring atmospheric pressure, blood pressure, and tire pressure. Pascals is also commonly used in the field of fluid dynamics to measure pressure in liquids and gases.

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