Name...Max q
The max q condition is the point when an aerospace vehicle's atmospheric flight reaches maximum dynamic pressure.
Dynamic pressure, q, is defined mathematically as q =1/2ρv2 (dynamic pressure equals half times static pressure times velocity square).
Variables
Batch Size (gal) 5
Grain Bill (lbs.) 22
Boil Time (min) 75
Trub Loss (gal.) .5
Equipment Loss (gal.) .5
Mash Thickness (qts/lb.) 1.25
Grain Temperature (deg.) 68
Target Mash Temperature (deg.) 155
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Constants
Wort Shrinkage (pct) 4
Grain Absorption Constant (gal/lb) 0.13
Percent Boiloff per Hour (pct/hr) 15
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Results
Total Water Needed (gal.) 10.4
Mash Water Needed (gal.) 6.8
First running expected (gal.)
Sparge Water Needed (gal.) 3.5
Strike Temperature (deg.)
Pre-Boil Wort Produced (gal.) 6.8
Variables
Batch Size (gal). 5
Grain Bill (lbs.). 22
Boil Time (hrs.). 1.25
Trub Loss (gal.) .5
Equipment Loss (gal.). 1
Mash Thickness (qts/lb.). 1.25
Grain Temperature (deg.). 68
Target Mash Temperature (deg.). 152
Constants
Wort Shrinkage (pct). 4
Grain Absorption Constant (gal/lb). .125
Percent Boiloff per Hour (pct/hr). 10
Results
Total Water Needed (gal.). 10.41
Mash Water Needed (gal.). 6.88
Sparge Water Needed (gal.). 3.53
Strike Temperature (deg.). 165.44
Pre-Boil Wort Produced (gal.). 6.55