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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\( E_z \;=\; z \cdot g \) (Potential Energy of a Fluid at an Elevation) \( z \;=\; \dfrac{ E_z }{ g }\) \( g \;=\; \dfrac{ E_z }{ z }\) |
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| Symbol | English | Metric |
| \( E_z \) = Energy Elevation | \( lbf-ft \) | \( J \) |
| \( z \) = Elevation | \(ft\) | \(m\) |
| \( g \) = Gravity | \(ft\;/\;sec^2\) | \(m\;/\;s^2\) |
