Piston Pump Constant K Formula

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Piston Pump Constant is a constant value for a given piston pump. Check FAQs
K=πndp2db4
K - Piston Pump Constant?n - Number of Pistons?dp - Piston Diameter?db - Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.1659Edit=3.14165Edit0.65Edit20.1Edit4
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Piston Pump Constant K Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Piston Pump Constant K?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
K=πndp2db4
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
K=π50.65m20.1m4
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
K=3.141650.65m20.1m4
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
K=3.141650.6520.14
Next Step Evaluate
K=0.165915362017711
LAST Step Rounding Answer
K=0.1659

Piston Pump Constant K Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Piston Pump Constant
Piston Pump Constant is a constant value for a given piston pump.
Symbol: K
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Number of Pistons
Number of Pistons is the total number of pistons present in a piston pump.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Piston Diameter
Piston diameter is the value of diameter of a piston of a pump.
Symbol: dp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore
Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore is the diameter of the bore of a piston pump.
Symbol: db
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Piston Pump Constant K?

Piston Pump Constant K evaluator uses Piston Pump Constant = (pi*Number of Pistons*Piston Diameter^2*Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore)/4 to evaluate the Piston Pump Constant, Piston Pump Constant K formula is defined as a value that characterizes the performance of a piston pump in a hydraulic system, taking into account the pump's design parameters such as the number of pistons, piston diameter, and bore diameter, to determine the pump's capacity and efficiency. Piston Pump Constant is denoted by K symbol.

How to evaluate Piston Pump Constant K using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Piston Pump Constant K, enter Number of Pistons (n), Piston Diameter (dp) & Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore (db) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Piston Pump Constant K

What is the formula to find Piston Pump Constant K?
The formula of Piston Pump Constant K is expressed as Piston Pump Constant = (pi*Number of Pistons*Piston Diameter^2*Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore)/4. Here is an example- 0.165915 = (pi*5*0.65^2*0.1)/4.
How to calculate Piston Pump Constant K?
With Number of Pistons (n), Piston Diameter (dp) & Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore (db) we can find Piston Pump Constant K using the formula - Piston Pump Constant = (pi*Number of Pistons*Piston Diameter^2*Pitch Circle Diameter of Bore)/4. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Piston Pump Constant K be negative?
Yes, the Piston Pump Constant K, measured in Volume can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Piston Pump Constant K?
Piston Pump Constant K is usually measured using the Cubic Meter[m³] for Volume. Cubic Centimeter[m³], Cubic Millimeter[m³], Liter[m³] are the few other units in which Piston Pump Constant K can be measured.
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