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The formula calculates the weight of liquid delivered by a reciprocating pump based on specific weight, piston area, stroke length, and pump speed. It provides the force exerted by the liquid entering/exiting the pump.
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Explanation: The formula calculates the weight of liquid delivered per minute by accounting for the pump's geometric parameters and operating speed.
Details: Accurate weight calculation is crucial for pump design, performance evaluation, and system efficiency analysis in fluid handling applications.
Tips: Enter specific weight in N/m³, piston area in m², stroke length in m, and speed in rpm. All values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is specific weight?
A: Specific weight is the weight per unit volume of a substance, typically measured in N/m³.
Q2: How does piston area affect the result?
A: Larger piston area increases the volume of liquid displaced per stroke, resulting in higher weight delivery.
Q3: Why divide speed by 60?
A: Speed is in revolutions per minute (rpm), so dividing by 60 converts it to revolutions per second for proper unit consistency.
Q4: What types of pumps use this formula?
A: This formula applies to reciprocating pumps where liquid is displaced by a piston moving back and forth in a cylinder.
Q5: Can this be used for other liquids besides water?
A: Yes, by using the appropriate specific weight value for the liquid being pumped.