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W=2SWApL(N60)(hcoc+hd)
W - Work?SW - Specific Weight?Ap - Area of Piston?L - Length of Stroke?N - Speed in RPM?hcoc - Height of Centre of Cylinder?hd - Height to which Liquid is Raised?

Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump Example

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445.5Edit=20.75Edit0.05Edit0.88Edit(100Edit60)(1.45Edit+2.6Edit)
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Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
W=2SWApL(N60)(hcoc+hd)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
W=20.75kN/m³0.050.88m(10060)(1.45m+2.6m)
Next Step Convert Units
W=2750N/m³0.050.88m(10060)(1.45m+2.6m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
W=27500.050.88(10060)(1.45+2.6)
Next Step Evaluate
W=445.5J
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
W=445.5N*m

Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump Formula Elements

Variables
Work
Work is done when a force that is applied to an object moves that object.
Symbol: W
Measurement: EnergyUnit: N*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Specific Weight
Specific Weight the ratio of a body’s weight P to its volume V.
Symbol: SW
Measurement: Specific WeightUnit: kN/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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.
Height of Centre of Cylinder
Height of centre of cylinder in meters.
Symbol: hcoc
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Height to which Liquid is Raised
Height to which liquid is raised in meters.
Symbol: hd
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Work

​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)

Other formulas in Double Acting Pumps category

​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

How to Evaluate Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump?

Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump evaluator uses Work = 2*Specific Weight*Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*(Speed in RPM/60)*(Height of Centre of Cylinder+Height to which Liquid is Raised) to evaluate the Work, Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump formula is defined as the total energy transferred by the pump in moving fluid against pressure, considering the swept volume, piston area, length of stroke, speed, and head losses, providing a comprehensive measure of the pump's performance in reciprocating pump systems. Work is denoted by W symbol.

How to evaluate Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump, enter Specific Weight (SW), Area of Piston (Ap), Length of Stroke (L), Speed in RPM (N), Height of Centre of Cylinder (hcoc) & Height to which Liquid is Raised (hd) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump

What is the formula to find Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump?
The formula of Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump is expressed as Work = 2*Specific Weight*Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*(Speed in RPM/60)*(Height of Centre of Cylinder+Height to which Liquid is Raised). Here is an example- 445.5 = 2*750*0.05*0.88*(100/60)*(1.45+2.6).
How to calculate Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump?
With Specific Weight (SW), Area of Piston (Ap), Length of Stroke (L), Speed in RPM (N), Height of Centre of Cylinder (hcoc) & Height to which Liquid is Raised (hd) we can find Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump using the formula - Work = 2*Specific Weight*Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*(Speed in RPM/60)*(Height of Centre of Cylinder+Height to which Liquid is Raised).
What are the other ways to Calculate Work?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Work-
  • Work=(2*Specific Weight*Area of Cylinder*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM/60)*(Suction Head+Delivery Head+((2/3)*Head Loss due to Friction in Delivery Pipe)+((2/3)*Head Loss due to Friction in Suction Pipe))OpenImg
  • Work=((2*Density*Area of Cylinder*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM)/60)*(Suction Head+Delivery Head+0.66*Head Loss due to Friction in Suction Pipe+0.66*Head Loss due to Friction in Delivery Pipe)OpenImg
  • Work=Specific Weight*Area of Piston*Length of Stroke*Speed in RPM*(Height of Centre of Cylinder+Height to which Liquid is Raised)/60OpenImg
Can the Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump be negative?
Yes, the Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump, measured in Energy can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump?
Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump is usually measured using the Newton Meter[N*m] for Energy. Joule[N*m], Kilojoule[N*m], Gigajoule[N*m] are the few other units in which Work Done by Double Acting Reciprocating Pump can be measured.
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