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skiboka33
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I am familiar with the idea of pump head and system pressure losses, pump curves etc.
However, a friend was asking about the relationship between static pressure, force and acceleration.
For example, if the pump supplies a certain pressure (P) at a given flow rate, is there not a force which corresponds to that pressure (similar to P=F/A). The problem is, that if there is a constant force being applied, that would imply a constant acceleration. In reality, most systems have a constant velocity.
I know the logic is wrong, but I am having trouble explaining why, or pinpointing the reason.
Thanks for your help! :thumbs:
However, a friend was asking about the relationship between static pressure, force and acceleration.
For example, if the pump supplies a certain pressure (P) at a given flow rate, is there not a force which corresponds to that pressure (similar to P=F/A). The problem is, that if there is a constant force being applied, that would imply a constant acceleration. In reality, most systems have a constant velocity.
I know the logic is wrong, but I am having trouble explaining why, or pinpointing the reason.
Thanks for your help! :thumbs: