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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=QretAp-Ar
vpiston - Velocity of Piston?Qret - Discharge during Retraction?Ap - Area of Piston?Ar - Area of Piston Rod?

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60Edit=1.5Edit0.05Edit-0.025Edit
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Velocity of Piston during Retraction Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vpiston=QretAp-Ar
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vpiston=1.5m³/s0.05-0.025
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vpiston=1.50.05-0.025
LAST Step Evaluate
vpiston=60m/s

Velocity of Piston during Retraction 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 Retraction
Discharge during Retraction is the volume of fluid expelled by a hydraulic linear actuator during the retraction phase of its operation cycle.
Symbol: Qret
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.
Area of Piston Rod
Area of Piston Rod is the cross-sectional area of the piston rod in a hydraulic linear actuator, which affects the actuator's force and movement capabilities.
Symbol: Ar
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Velocity of Piston

​Go Velocity of Piston during Extension
vpiston=QextAp

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 Retraction?

Velocity of Piston during Retraction evaluator uses Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod) to evaluate the Velocity of Piston, Velocity of Piston during Retraction formula is defined as the rate of movement of a piston during the retraction phase in a hydraulic system, which is critical in determining the overall performance and efficiency of hydraulic actuators and motors. Velocity of Piston is denoted by vpiston symbol.

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

FAQs on Velocity of Piston during Retraction

What is the formula to find Velocity of Piston during Retraction?
The formula of Velocity of Piston during Retraction is expressed as Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod). Here is an example- 30.06012 = 1.5/(0.05-0.025).
How to calculate Velocity of Piston during Retraction?
With Discharge during Retraction (Qret), Area of Piston (Ap) & Area of Piston Rod (Ar) we can find Velocity of Piston during Retraction using the formula - Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod).
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 Extension/Area of PistonOpenImg
Can the Velocity of Piston during Retraction be negative?
No, the Velocity of Piston during Retraction, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Piston during Retraction?
Velocity of Piston during Retraction 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 Retraction can be measured.
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