Pressure energy

Definition

Pressure energy refers to the potential energy stored in a fluid due to its pressure. It is the energy that can be released when the fluid is allowed to flow or do work.

Related terms

Potential Energy:

The stored energy an object possesses due to its position or condition.

Fluid Dynamics: The study of how fluids (liquids and gases) behave when they are in motion.

Bernoulli's Principle: A principle stating that as the speed of a fluid increases, its pressure decreases, and vice versa.