The power number Np (also known as Newton number) is a commonly-used dimensionless number relating the resistance force to the inertia force.
The power-number has different specifications according to the field of application. E.g., for stirrers the power number is defined as:
with
- P: power
- ρ: fluid density
- n: rotational speed
- d: diameter of stirrer
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