Stack Exit Velocity Calculator

This calculator computes the exit velocity of a stack based on its height and gravitational acceleration. It's useful in industrial settings where stack height and exit velocity need to be correlated for safety and efficiency purposes.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

v = sqrt(2 * g * h)

Where:
v = Exit velocity (m/s)
g = Gravitational acceleration (m/s²)
h = Stack height (meters)

Stack Exit Velocity Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Stack Exit Velocity Calculator and its working principles

How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the height of the stack in meters. This is the vertical distance from the bottom of the stack to the point where the material exits.
  2. Enter the gravitational acceleration. The standard value on Earth is 9.81 m/s², but you can adjust this if you're calculating for another planet or different conditions.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the exit velocity.
  4. The result will be displayed in meters per second (m/s).

Working Principle

The calculator uses the principle of conservation of energy. When an object falls from a height, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. The formula used is:

v = √(2 * g * h)

Where:

  • v is the exit velocity
  • g is the gravitational acceleration
  • h is the stack height

Applications

This calculator is useful in various industrial applications including:

  • Designing and optimizing material handling systems
  • Ensuring safe operation of industrial stacks and chutes
  • Calculating potential energy release in industrial processes
  • Improving efficiency of bulk material transport

Example

If you have a stack with a height of 5 meters, the exit velocity would be:

v = √(2 * 9.81 * 5) = √98.1 ≈ 9.90 m/s