Velocity of Piston during Retraction Calculator

✖Discharge during Retraction is the volume of fluid expelled by a hydraulic linear actuator during the retraction phase of its operation cycle.ⓘ Discharge during Retraction [Q_ret]			+10% -10%
✖Area of Piston is the surface area of the piston that receives the hydraulic pressure to generate linear motion in hydraulic linear actuators.ⓘ Area of Piston [A_p]			+10% -10%
✖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.ⓘ Area of Piston Rod [A_r]			+10% -10%

✖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.ⓘ Velocity of Piston during Retraction [v_piston]

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Velocity of Piston during Retraction Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod)
v_piston = Q_ret/(A_p-A_r)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Velocity of Piston - (Measured in Meter per Second) - 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.
Discharge during Retraction - (Measured in Cubic Meter per Second) - Discharge during Retraction is the volume of fluid expelled by a hydraulic linear actuator during the retraction phase of its operation cycle.
Area of Piston - (Measured in Square Meter) - Area of Piston is the surface area of the piston that receives the hydraulic pressure to generate linear motion in hydraulic linear actuators.
Area of Piston Rod - (Measured in Square Meter) - 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.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Discharge during Retraction: 1.5 Cubic Meter per Second --> 1.5 Cubic Meter per Second No Conversion Required
Area of Piston: 0.05 Square Meter --> 0.05 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Area of Piston Rod: 0.025 Square Meter --> 0.025 Square Meter No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

v_piston = Q_ret/(A_p-A_r) --> 1.5/(0.05-0.025)

Evaluating ... ...

v_piston = 60

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

60 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

60 Meter per Second <-- Velocity of Piston

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Force during Retraction

LaTeX Go Force Exerted (Piston) = Pressure during Retraction*(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod)

Area of Piston given Force and Pressure

LaTeX Go Area of Piston = Force Exerted (Piston)/Pressure Exerted by Piston

Force Exerted onto Piston or by Piston

LaTeX Go Force Exerted (Piston) = Pressure Exerted by Piston*Area of Piston

Pressure Exerted by Piston

LaTeX Go Pressure Exerted by Piston = Force Exerted (Piston)/Area of Piston

Velocity of Piston during Retraction Formula

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Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod)
v_piston = Q_ret/(A_p-A_r)

What are some Applications of Linear Actuators?

Linear actuators are used in machine tools and industrial machinery, in computer peripherals such as disk drives and printers, and in valves and dampers.

How to Calculate Velocity of Piston during Retraction?

Velocity of Piston during Retraction calculator uses Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod) to calculate 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 v_piston symbol.

How to calculate Velocity of Piston during Retraction using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Velocity of Piston during Retraction, enter Discharge during Retraction (Q_ret), Area of Piston (A_p) & Area of Piston Rod (A_r) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Velocity of Piston during Retraction calculation can be explained with given input values -> 30.06012 = 1.5/(0.05-0.025).

FAQ

What is Velocity of Piston during Retraction?

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 and is represented as v_piston = Q_ret/(A_p-A_r) or Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod). Discharge during Retraction is the volume of fluid expelled by a hydraulic linear actuator during the retraction phase of its operation cycle, Area of Piston is the surface area of the piston that receives the hydraulic pressure to generate linear motion in hydraulic linear actuators & 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.

How to calculate Velocity of Piston during Retraction?

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 is calculated using Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Retraction/(Area of Piston-Area of Piston Rod). To calculate Velocity of Piston during Retraction, you need Discharge during Retraction (Q_ret), Area of Piston (A_p) & Area of Piston Rod (A_r). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Discharge during Retraction, Area of Piston & Area of Piston Rod and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Velocity of Piston?

In this formula, Velocity of Piston uses Discharge during Retraction, Area of Piston & Area of Piston Rod. We can use 1 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Velocity of Piston = Discharge during Extension/Area of Piston

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