How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Permeability | Transport Phenomena

The image above represents specific permeability. To calculate specific permeability, two essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Geometry Specification (P) and Viscosity of Fluid (η).

The formula for calculating specific permeability:

K’D = P / η

Where:

K’D = Specific Permeability
P = Geometry Specification
η = Viscosity of Fluid

Let’s solve an example;
Find the specific permeability when the geometry specification is 10 and the viscosity of fluid is 2.

This implies that;

P = Geometry Specification = 10
η = Viscosity of Fluid = 2

K’D = P / η
So, K’D = 10 / 2
K’D = 5

Therefore, the specific permeability is 5 N/A².

Calculating the Geometry Specification when the Specific Permeability and the Viscosity of Fluid are Given

P = K’D x η

Where:

P = Geometry Specification
K’D = Specific Permeability
η = Viscosity of Fluid

Let’s solve an example;
Given that the specific permeability is 10 and the viscosity of fluid is 3, find the geometry specification.

This implies that;

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K’D = Specific Permeability = 10
η = Viscosity of Fluid = 3

P = K’D x η
So, P = 10 x 3
P = 30

Therefore, the geometry specification is 30.

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Calculating the Viscosity of Fluid when the Specific Permeability and the Geometry Specification are Given

η = P / K’D

Where:

η = Viscosity of Fluid
K’D = Specific Permeability
P = Geometry Specification

Let’s solve an example;
Find the viscosity of fluid when the specific permeability is 20 and the geometry specification is 60.

This implies that;

K’D = Specific Permeability = 20
P = Geometry Specification = 60

η = P / K’D
So, η = 60 / 20
η = 3

Therefore, the viscosity of fluid is 3.

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How to Calculate Specific Permeability Using Nickzom Calculator

Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia is capable of calculating the specific permeability.

To get the answer and workings of the specific permeability using the Nickzom Calculator – The Calculator Encyclopedia. First, you need to obtain the app.

You can get this app via any of these means:

Web – https://www.nickzom.org/calculator-plus

To get access to the professional version via web, you need to register and subscribe to have utter access to all functionalities.
You can also try the demo version via https://www.nickzom.org/calculator

Android (Paid) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nickzom.nickzomcalculator
Android (Free) – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nickzom.nickzomcalculator

Apple (Paid) – https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nickzom-calculator/id1331162702?mt=8
Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.

Now, Click on Transport Phenomena under Materials and Metallurgical

Now, Click on Specific Permeability under Transport Phenomena

The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the specific permeability according to the respective parameter which is the Geometry Specification (P) and Viscosity of Fluid (η).

How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Permeability | Transport Phenomena

Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Geometry Specification (P) is 10 and Viscosity of Fluid (η) is 2.

How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Permeability | Transport Phenomena

Finally, Click on Calculate

How to Calculate and Solve for Specific Permeability | Transport Phenomena

As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the specific permeability and presents the formula, workings and steps too.

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