How to Mathematically Model a Single Vane Rotary Vacuum Pump?

In summary, The speaker is working on a project at their college internship to mathematically model a mechanical single vane rotary vacuum pump. The goal is to determine the work required to run the pump and the resulting net loss of energy from the system. The speaker is seeking help and direction as they are unsure of where to start. Additional lines of code are needed to complete the project.
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Cameron A
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Hi all,

I was recently given a project at my college intership where I am supposed to model a mechanical singe vane rotary vacuum pump mathematically. The objective of the analysis is to find the work required to run the pump and the resulting net loss of energy from the system. I was told this was a fairly simple problem, but I don't know where to star, so any help or direction would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Cameron
 
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Code:
cout<<"work done: "<<work<<" joules\n";
cout<<"net energy loss: "<<netLoss<<" joules\n";

now you just need to add a few more lines at the beginning, and you're all done!
 

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