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Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid. Check FAQs
Q=ApLN60
Q - Discharge?Ap - Area of Piston?L - Length of Stroke?N - Speed in RPM?

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0.0733Edit=0.05Edit0.88Edit100Edit60
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Discharge of Reciprocating Pump Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Q=ApLN60
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Q=0.050.88m10060
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Q=0.050.8810060
Next Step Evaluate
Q=0.0733333333333333m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Q=0.0733m³/s

Discharge of Reciprocating Pump Formula Elements

Variables
Discharge
Discharge is the rate of flow of a liquid.
Symbol: Q
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Piston
Area of piston is the value of area of the piston in a piston pump.
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Stroke
Length of Stroke is the range of movement of piston.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Speed in RPM
Speed in RPM is the number of turns of the object divided by time, specified as revolutions per minute (rpm).
Symbol: N
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Discharge

​Go Discharge of Double Acting Reciprocating Pump
Q=(π4)L((2(dp2))-(d2))(N60)
​Go Discharge of Double Acting Reciprocating Pump neglecting Diameter of Piston Rod
Q=2ApLN60

Other formulas in Double Acting Pumps category

​Go Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump
W=2SWApL(N60)(hcoc+hd)
​Go Work Done by Double-acting Pump considering all Head Losses
W=(2SWALN60)(hs+hdel+((23)hfd)+((23)hfs))
​Go Work Done by Double Acting Pump due to Friction in Suction and Delivery Pipes
W=(2ρALN60)(hs+hdel+0.66hfs+0.66hfd)
​Go Volume of liquid delivered in one revolution of crank- double acting reciprocating pump
V=(π4)L((2(dp2))-(d2))

How to Evaluate Discharge of Reciprocating Pump?

Discharge of Reciprocating Pump evaluator uses Discharge = Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM/60 to evaluate the Discharge, Discharge of Reciprocating Pump formula is defined as the volumetric flow rate of a liquid being pumped by a reciprocating pump, which is a critical parameter in evaluating the performance of the pump in various industrial and engineering applications. Discharge is denoted by Q symbol.

How to evaluate Discharge of Reciprocating Pump using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Discharge of Reciprocating Pump, enter Area of Piston (Ap), Length of Stroke (L) & Speed in RPM (N) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Discharge of Reciprocating Pump

What is the formula to find Discharge of Reciprocating Pump?
The formula of Discharge of Reciprocating Pump is expressed as Discharge = Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM/60. Here is an example- 0.073333 = 0.05*0.88*100/60.
How to calculate Discharge of Reciprocating Pump?
With Area of Piston (Ap), Length of Stroke (L) & Speed in RPM (N) we can find Discharge of Reciprocating Pump using the formula - Discharge = Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM/60.
What are the other ways to Calculate Discharge?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Discharge-
  • Discharge=pi/4*Length of Stroke*((2*Piston Diameter^2)-Diameter of Piston Rod^2)*Speed in RPM/60OpenImg
  • Discharge=2*Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM/60OpenImg
Can the Discharge of Reciprocating Pump be negative?
Yes, the Discharge of Reciprocating Pump, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Discharge of Reciprocating Pump?
Discharge of Reciprocating Pump is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Discharge of Reciprocating Pump can be measured.
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