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Velocity of Piston is the speed at which the piston moves in a hydraulic linear actuator, affecting the overall performance and efficiency of the system. Check FAQs
vpiston=QextAp
vpiston - Velocity of Piston?Qext - Discharge during Extension?Ap - Area of Piston?

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Velocity of Piston during Extension Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vpiston=QextAp
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vpiston=3m³/s0.05
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vpiston=30.05
LAST Step Evaluate
vpiston=60m/s

Velocity of Piston during Extension Formula Elements

Variables
Velocity of Piston
Velocity of Piston is the speed at which the piston moves in a hydraulic linear actuator, affecting the overall performance and efficiency of the system.
Symbol: vpiston
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Discharge during Extension
Discharge during Extension is the volume of fluid released from a hydraulic linear actuator during its extension cycle, affecting the system's overall performance and efficiency.
Symbol: Qext
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Area of Piston
Area of Piston is the surface area of the piston that receives the hydraulic pressure to generate linear motion in hydraulic linear actuators.
Symbol: Ap
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Velocity of Piston

​Go Velocity of Piston during Retraction
vpiston=QretAp-Ar

Other formulas in Hydraulic Linear Actuators category

​Go Force Exerted onto Piston or by Piston
F=pAp
​Go Pressure Exerted by Piston
p=FAp
​Go Area of Piston given Force and Pressure
Ap=Fp
​Go Force during Retraction
F=pret(Ap-Ar)

How to Evaluate Velocity of Piston during Extension?

Velocity of Piston during Extension evaluator uses Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Extension/Area of Piston to evaluate the Velocity of Piston, Velocity of Piston during Extension formula is defined as the rate of movement of a piston in a hydraulic actuator or motor, which is a critical parameter in determining the performance and efficiency of the system, and is influenced by the flow rate and piston area. Velocity of Piston is denoted by vpiston symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Piston during Extension using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Piston during Extension, enter Discharge during Extension (Qext) & Area of Piston (Ap) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Piston during Extension

What is the formula to find Velocity of Piston during Extension?
The formula of Velocity of Piston during Extension is expressed as Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Extension/Area of Piston. Here is an example- 30 = 3/0.05.
How to calculate Velocity of Piston during Extension?
With Discharge during Extension (Qext) & Area of Piston (Ap) we can find Velocity of Piston during Extension using the formula - Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Extension/Area of Piston.
What are the other ways to Calculate Velocity of Piston?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Velocity of Piston-
  • Velocity of Piston=Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod)OpenImg
Can the Velocity of Piston during Extension be negative?
No, the Velocity of Piston during Extension, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Piston during Extension?
Velocity of Piston during Extension is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Velocity of Piston during Extension can be measured.
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