How Fast Does Nitrogen Expand to Power Piston Arms?

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The discussion focuses on determining the expansion rate of nitrogen at various psi levels at room temperature to optimize the velocity of a piston arm. The user seeks to calculate how quickly the piston can move to achieve maximum speeds. There is a suggestion that slower movement with increased force might be more effective for certain applications. The importance of velocity is emphasized, as faster movement can lead to greater propulsion of objects. The conversation concludes without a definitive answer to the original question.
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i'm trying to figure out the expansion rate of nitrogen at any given psi in room temperature. roughly in fps.

trying to calculate how fast we can move a piston arm to get maximum velocities
 
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jooster said:
i'm trying to figure out the expansion rate of nitrogen at any given psi in room temperature. roughly in fps.

trying to calculate how fast we can move a piston arm to get maximum velocities

Im not sure on this, but may i ask why the velocity is so important? If you are looking at doing work with this piston it might be easier to simply move it at a slower rate, but with more force. (Heating the nitrogen to a higher temp, using more of it, ETC)

If that makes sense.
 
Drakkith said:
Im not sure on this, but may i ask why the velocity is so important? If you are looking at doing work with this piston it might be easier to simply move it at a slower rate, but with more force. (Heating the nitrogen to a higher temp, using more of it, ETC)

If that makes sense.


the faster the ram moves the higher the velocity can be reached to propel an object
 
jooster said:
the faster the ram moves the higher the velocity can be reached to propel an object

Ah i see. Well, sorry i couldn't help you then. =)
 

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