Compressibility
Compressibility, abbreviated as \(\beta \) (Greek symbol beta), also called coefficient of compressibility, a dimensionless number, measures the change in volume under external forces for any liquid. Compressibility of a fluid increases with pressure and temperature and results in loss of volume output of pumps. In control systems, compression of fluid provides a mass spring condition that limits system response.
Compressibility formulas |
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\(\large{ \beta = \frac{1}{K} }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ \beta }\) (Greek symbol beta) = compressibility | \(\large{ dimensionless }\) | |
\(\large{ K }\) = bulk modulus | \(\large{\frac{lbm}{in^2}}\) | \(\large{ Pa }\) |
Tags: Temperature Equations Pressure Equations Gas Equations Soil Equations