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Piston Length is how far the piston travels in the cylinder, which is determined by the cranks on the crankshaft. length. Check FAQs
LP=ΔPf(6μvpistonCR3)(0.5D+CR)
LP - Piston Length?ΔPf - Pressure Drop due to Friction?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?vpiston - Velocity of Piston?CR - Radial Clearance?D - Diameter of Piston?

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4.9632Edit=33Edit(610.2Edit0.045Edit0.45Edit3)(0.53.5Edit+0.45Edit)
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Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LP=ΔPf(6μvpistonCR3)(0.5D+CR)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LP=33Pa(610.2P0.045m/s0.45m3)(0.53.5m+0.45m)
Next Step Convert Units
LP=33Pa(61.02Pa*s0.045m/s0.45m3)(0.53.5m+0.45m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LP=33(61.020.0450.453)(0.53.5+0.45)
Next Step Evaluate
LP=4.96323529411765m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
LP=4.9632m

Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston Formula Elements

Variables
Piston Length
Piston Length is how far the piston travels in the cylinder, which is determined by the cranks on the crankshaft. length.
Symbol: LP
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pressure Drop due to Friction
Pressure Drop due to Friction is the decrease in the value of the pressure due to the influence of friction.
Symbol: ΔPf
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Piston
Velocity of piston in reciprocating pump is defined as the product of sin of angular velocity and time, radius of crank and angular velocity.
Symbol: vpiston
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Radial Clearance
Radial Clearance or gap is the distance between two surfaces adjacent to each other.
Symbol: CR
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Piston
Diameter of Piston is the actual diameter of the piston while the bore is the size of the cylinder and will always be larger than the piston.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Piston Length

​Go Length of Piston for Vertical Upward Force on Piston
LP=Fvvpistonπμ(0.75((DCR)3)+1.5((DCR)2))
​Go Length of Piston for Shear Force Resisting Motion of Piston
LP=Fsπμvpiston(1.5(DCR)2+4(DCR))

Other formulas in Dash Pot Mechanism category

​Go Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank
uOiltank=(dp|dr0.5RR-CHRμ)-(vpistonRCH)
​Go Pressure Gradient given Velocity of Flow in Oil Tank
dp|dr=μ2(uOiltank-(vpistonRCH))RR-CHR
​Go Pressure Gradient given Rate of Flow
dp|dr=(12μCR3)((QπD)+vpiston0.5CR)
​Go Pressure Drop over Piston
ΔPf=(6μvpistonLPCR3)(0.5D+CR)

How to Evaluate Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston?

Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston evaluator uses Piston Length = Pressure Drop due to Friction/((6*Dynamic Viscosity*Velocity of Piston/(Radial Clearance^3))*(0.5*Diameter of Piston+Radial Clearance)) to evaluate the Piston Length, The Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston is defined as total length of flow in tank due to piston motion. Piston Length is denoted by LP symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston, enter Pressure Drop due to Friction (ΔPf), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Velocity of Piston (vpiston), Radial Clearance (CR) & Diameter of Piston (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston

What is the formula to find Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston?
The formula of Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston is expressed as Piston Length = Pressure Drop due to Friction/((6*Dynamic Viscosity*Velocity of Piston/(Radial Clearance^3))*(0.5*Diameter of Piston+Radial Clearance)). Here is an example- 4.963235 = 33/((6*1.02*0.045/(0.45^3))*(0.5*3.5+0.45)).
How to calculate Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston?
With Pressure Drop due to Friction (ΔPf), Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Velocity of Piston (vpiston), Radial Clearance (CR) & Diameter of Piston (D) we can find Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston using the formula - Piston Length = Pressure Drop due to Friction/((6*Dynamic Viscosity*Velocity of Piston/(Radial Clearance^3))*(0.5*Diameter of Piston+Radial Clearance)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Piston Length?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Piston Length-
  • Piston Length=Vertical Component of Force/(Velocity of Piston*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*(0.75*((Diameter of Piston/Radial Clearance)^3)+1.5*((Diameter of Piston/Radial Clearance)^2)))OpenImg
  • Piston Length=Shear Force/(pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Velocity of Piston*(1.5*(Diameter of Piston/Radial Clearance)^2+4*(Diameter of Piston/Radial Clearance)))OpenImg
Can the Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston be negative?
No, the Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston?
Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Piston for Pressure Drop over Piston can be measured.
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