Today we will see here the steady flow energy equation for nozzle and diffuser with the help of this post. Finally we will also see here the applications of nozzle and diffuser.
Let us first see here the basic concepts of nozzle and diffuser
Nozzle is an engineering device which will accelerate the fluid and hence fluid velocity or kinetic energy of fluid will be increased while pressure of fluid will be reduced.
Diffuser is an engineering device which will decelerate the fluid and hence fluid velocity or kinetic energy of fluid will be decreased while pressure of fluid will be increased.
Applications of nozzle and diffuser
Nozzles and diffusers are normally used in various applications such as jet engines, rockets, garden hoses and spacecraft too.