How Do You Convert Cylinder Pressure into Piston Force?

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To convert cylinder pressure into piston force, first determine the area of the piston and the conversion factor between bar and pascals. The formula to calculate force is derived from the relationship between pressure, area, and force, assuming uniform pressure across the piston. With a peak cylinder pressure of 175 bar, the pressure in pascals can be calculated, and then multiplied by the piston area to find the load in Newtons. Accurate calculations require knowing both the area and the correct unit conversions. Understanding these principles allows for precise force calculations on the piston.
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Hi,

If I know that the peak cylinder pressure is 175 bar, how do I calculate the load (in Newtons) on the piston?

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Dave
 
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Hi d4v1dtyler! http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/5725/red5e5etimes5e5e45e5e25.gif

If I know that the peak cylinder pressure is 175 bar, how do I calculate the load (in Newtons) on the piston?
Do you know the area of the end of the piston?
 
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Do you know the conversion between bar and Pa? That is the first thing you need to find out. Then you need the relation between pressure, area, and force. Assume that pressure is uniform over the piston, integrate, and you have the force.
 

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