Angle of Advance of Eccentric Formula

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Angle of advance of the eccentric the angle in excess of 90° that a steam-engine valve gear is in advance of the crank. Check FAQs
α=asin(s+lOE)
α - Angle of Advance of the Eccentric?s - Steam Lap?l - Lead?OE - Eccentric Centre Line?

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32.3924Edit=asin(2.7Edit+4.8Edit14Edit)
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Angle of Advance of Eccentric Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=asin(s+lOE)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=asin(2.7mm+4.8mm14mm)
Next Step Convert Units
α=asin(0.0027m+0.0048m0.014m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=asin(0.0027+0.00480.014)
Next Step Evaluate
α=0.565353430237333rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
α=32.3923654858491°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=32.3924°

Angle of Advance of Eccentric Formula Elements

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Functions
Angle of Advance of the Eccentric
Angle of advance of the eccentric the angle in excess of 90° that a steam-engine valve gear is in advance of the crank.
Symbol: α
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Steam Lap
Steam Lap is the amount (or distance) that the steam side of the valve overlaps the port.
Symbol: s
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Lead
Lead is the displacement of the D-slide valve is greater than the steam lap (s) by a distance l.
Symbol: l
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Eccentric Centre Line
Eccentric Centre Line is off-center and show the details of where the lines intersect.
Symbol: OE
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
asin
The inverse sine function, is a trigonometric function that takes a ratio of two sides of a right triangle and outputs the angle opposite the side with the given ratio.
Syntax: asin(Number)

Other formulas in Steam Engine Valves and Reversing Gears category

​Go Crank Angle
θ=asin(-er)-α
​Go Eccentricity or Throw of Eccentric
r=t2
​Go Steam Lap at Admission and Cutoff
s=r(sin(θ+α))
​Go Displacement of Valve from its Mid-Position
x=rsin(θ+α)

How to Evaluate Angle of Advance of Eccentric?

Angle of Advance of Eccentric evaluator uses Angle of Advance of the Eccentric = asin((Steam Lap+Lead)/Eccentric Centre Line) to evaluate the Angle of Advance of the Eccentric, Angle of Advance of Eccentric formula is defined as the angular distance ahead of the crankpin at which the valve begins to open, measured from the inner dead center position, and is a critical parameter in the design and operation of steam engine valves and reversing gears. Angle of Advance of the Eccentric is denoted by α symbol.

How to evaluate Angle of Advance of Eccentric using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Angle of Advance of Eccentric, enter Steam Lap (s), Lead (l) & Eccentric Centre Line (OE) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Angle of Advance of Eccentric

What is the formula to find Angle of Advance of Eccentric?
The formula of Angle of Advance of Eccentric is expressed as Angle of Advance of the Eccentric = asin((Steam Lap+Lead)/Eccentric Centre Line). Here is an example- 1855.946 = asin((0.0027+0.0048)/0.014).
How to calculate Angle of Advance of Eccentric?
With Steam Lap (s), Lead (l) & Eccentric Centre Line (OE) we can find Angle of Advance of Eccentric using the formula - Angle of Advance of the Eccentric = asin((Steam Lap+Lead)/Eccentric Centre Line). This formula also uses Sine (sin), Inverse Sine (asin) function(s).
Can the Angle of Advance of Eccentric be negative?
Yes, the Angle of Advance of Eccentric, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Angle of Advance of Eccentric?
Angle of Advance of Eccentric is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Angle of Advance of Eccentric can be measured.
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