When comparing results from columns of different sizes, it is convenient to express the flow rate as a linear flow rate (cm/h). However, flow rates are often measured as volumetric flow rates (ml/min). In order to convert between linear and volumetric flow rates, one of the following equations can be used .
- Linear flow rate (cm/h) to volumetric (ml/min) flow rate
Volumetric flow rate (ml/min) = linear flow rate (cm/h) / 60 x column cross-sectional area (cm2)=Y/60×π×d2/4Y = linear flow rate (cm/h)d = internal diameter of the column (cm)e.g.:There is a glass column (inner diameter 1.6 cm), when the linear flow rate is 150 cm/h, what is the volumetric flow rate?Y=Linear flow rate = 150cm/hd = inner diameter of the column = 1.6 cmVolumetric flow rate = 150 x π x 1.6 x 1.6/(60 x 4)
- From volumetric flow rate (ml/min) to linear flow rate (cm/h)
Linear flow rate (cm/h) = volumetric flow rate (ml/min) x 60/column cross-sectional area (cm2)=Z×60×4/π×d2Z = volumetric flow rate of the column (ml/min)d = inner diameter of the column (cm)e.g.:There is a glass column (inner diameter 0.5 cm), when the volumetric flow rate is 1 ml/min, what is the linear flow rate?Z = volumetric flow rate of the column = 1 ml/mind = inner diameter of the column = 0.5 cmLinear flow rate = 1 x 60 x 4/(π x 0.5 x 0.5) cm/h = 305.6 cm/h