PWL Calculator

Calculation of Noise Level, API521
L30 0dB
kg/kmol
K
kg/s
Mpa
Mpa
Calculation
Reference case
1.318
18.08 kg/kmol
703 K
36 kg/s
5.7 Mpa
1.8 Mpa
L30 is the sound pressure level at 30 m, expressed in decibels
k is the ratio of the specific heats in the gas, dimensionless
M is the relative molecular mass of the gas
T is the gas temperature, expressed in K
qm is the mass flow through the valve, expressed in kg/s
P1 is the absolute static pressure upstream of the restriction (e.g. pressure relief valve nozzle)
P2 is the absolute static pressure downstream of the restriction
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