Calculating Heat Generated by Piston Motion

[kalel]

Hi,

I am testing or trying to figure out how much heat would be generated for a piston that moves up and down and has two semi-circle wedges that press against to slow down its motion.
I want know what factors and equations I can use to calculate the heat generation?
All other related topics seem to be about rotating disc.

Thanks,

 

[uart]

You haven't really given enough information to give much of a reply, but the heat generated by friction is equal to the Force times the Distance moved.

 

[kalel]

The piston is only moving along one plane...ie vertically. The clamps are situated around the middle and squeeze against the piston as it moves up and down acting as a damper. Does that help?

 

[russ_watters]

Not really, but as said, if you have a force and a distance, you can calculate it.

 

[minger]

Well, you'll need more than just a force and distance I think. I believe that you'll need the normal force acting on the piston from the "clamps". Even from there, you'll need a friction coefficient.

Google frictional heat generation, it should help you.