Velocity of Piston Calculator

✖Angular Velocity is the speed at which fluid rotates around a fixed axis, measured in radians per second, describing fluid's rotational motion.ⓘ Angular Velocity [ω]			+10% -10%
✖Radius of crank is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the crankpin axis intersects the crank.ⓘ Radius of crank [r]			+10% -10%
✖Time in seconds is the duration of time required for a fluid to flow through a system or complete a process.ⓘ Time in seconds [t_sec]			+10% -10%

✖Velocity of Piston is the speed at which the piston moves in a cylinder, affecting the fluid's flow and pressure in the hydraulic system.ⓘ Velocity of Piston [v_piston]

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Velocity of Piston Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Velocity of Piston = Angular Velocity*Radius of crank*sin(Angular Velocity*Time in seconds)
v_piston = ω*r*sin(ω*t_sec)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 4 Variables

Functions Used

sin - Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse., sin(Angle)

Variables Used

Velocity of Piston - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity of Piston is the speed at which the piston moves in a cylinder, affecting the fluid's flow and pressure in the hydraulic system.
Angular Velocity - (Measured in Radian per Second) - Angular Velocity is the speed at which fluid rotates around a fixed axis, measured in radians per second, describing fluid's rotational motion.
Radius of crank - (Measured in Meter) - Radius of crank is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the crankpin axis intersects the crank.
Time in seconds - (Measured in Second) - Time in seconds is the duration of time required for a fluid to flow through a system or complete a process.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Angular Velocity: 2.5 Radian per Second --> 2.5 Radian per Second No Conversion Required
Radius of crank: 0.09 Meter --> 0.09 Meter No Conversion Required
Time in seconds: 38 Second --> 38 Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

v_piston = ω*r*sin(ω*t_sec) --> 2.5*0.09*sin(2.5*38)

Evaluating ... ...

v_piston = 0.153733885815627

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.153733885815627 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.153733885815627 ≈ 0.153734 Meter per Second <-- Velocity of Piston

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Velocity of Piston Formula

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Velocity of Piston = Angular Velocity*Radius of crank*sin(Angular Velocity*Time in seconds)
v_piston = ω*r*sin(ω*t_sec)

What is Velocity of Piston?

The velocity of a piston refers to the speed at which the piston moves within the cylinder of an engine or pump. It varies throughout the piston’s travel, reaching its maximum at the midpoint and slowing down as it approaches the endpoints. The velocity is influenced by the engine's speed, stroke length, and mechanical design. It plays a significant role in the engine's performance, affecting factors like power output and efficiency.

How to Calculate Velocity of Piston?

Velocity of Piston calculator uses Velocity of Piston = Angular Velocity*Radius of crank*sin(Angular Velocity*Time in seconds) to calculate the Velocity of Piston, Velocity of Piston formula is defined as the speed at which the piston moves in a reciprocating pump, which is a critical component in various industrial applications, and is a key factor in determining the pump's overall performance and efficiency. Velocity of Piston is denoted by v_piston symbol.

How to calculate Velocity of Piston using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Velocity of Piston, enter Angular Velocity (ω), Radius of crank (r) & Time in seconds (t_sec) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Velocity of Piston calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.153734 = 2.5*0.09*sin(2.5*38).

FAQ

What is Velocity of Piston?

Velocity of Piston formula is defined as the speed at which the piston moves in a reciprocating pump, which is a critical component in various industrial applications, and is a key factor in determining the pump's overall performance and efficiency and is represented as v_piston = ω*r*sin(ω*t_sec) or Velocity of Piston = Angular Velocity*Radius of crank*sin(Angular Velocity*Time in seconds). Angular Velocity is the speed at which fluid rotates around a fixed axis, measured in radians per second, describing fluid's rotational motion, Radius of crank is the distance from the axis of rotation to the point where the crankpin axis intersects the crank & Time in seconds is the duration of time required for a fluid to flow through a system or complete a process.

How to calculate Velocity of Piston?

Velocity of Piston formula is defined as the speed at which the piston moves in a reciprocating pump, which is a critical component in various industrial applications, and is a key factor in determining the pump's overall performance and efficiency is calculated using Velocity of Piston = Angular Velocity*Radius of crank*sin(Angular Velocity*Time in seconds). To calculate Velocity of Piston, you need Angular Velocity (ω), Radius of crank (r) & Time in seconds (t_sec). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Angular Velocity, Radius of crank & Time in seconds and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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