Potential Energy of a Fluid at an Elevation
Potential energy of a fluid at an elevation refers to the energy possessed by the fluid due to its position relative to a reference point, typically a reference level such as the ground or a datum. A fluid at a higher elevation will have more energy than the same fluid at a lower elevation.
Potential Energy of a Fluid at an Elevation formula |
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\( E_z = z \; g \) (Potential Energy of a Fluid at an Elevation) \( z = E_z \;/\; g \) \( g = E_z \;/\; z \) |
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Symbol | English | Metric |
\( E_z \) = energy elevation | \( lbf-ft \) | \( J \) |
\( z \) = elevation | \(ft\) | \(m\) |
\( g \) = gravity | \(ft\;/\;sec^2\) | \(m\;/\;s^2\) |