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Tom Kreher
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Air Leaks, Flow, Consumption

01/28/2008 9:22 PM

http://www.ifps.org/Education/WhitePapers/KreherFormula.htm

How much air do I need?

What is the formula for leak rate?

How long will it take for a volume at pressure to decay to a lower pressure or zero?

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Re: Air Leaks, Flow, Consumption

01/28/2008 9:50 PM

Thanks. I really need that. By the way, that your dog?

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Tom Kreher
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Re: Air Leaks, Flow, Consumption

01/30/2008 2:05 AM

Hey Darth

You may have observed some of the questions on these topics within the last couple of months. Most questions unfortunately don't give the data necessary to answer.

Some I recall asked; What is the formula for leak rate from a ball valve? How big a compressor do we need? etc.

The International Fluid Power Society web page and education section has some stuff that they can use for self help [or not].

Assuming that you Star Wars Guru types don't eat or have inappropriate interpersonal relations with other peoples dogs, Yes; that is my dog.
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Re: Air Leaks, Flow, Consumption

01/30/2008 2:46 AM

Nice red eyes.

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