What Pressure is Needed to Release 400ml of Hydraulic Oil in 10 Seconds?

In summary, the conversation discusses the task of releasing 400ml of hydraulic oil in 10 seconds from a 300mm height, 80mm diameter cylinder connected to a 2m length pipe. The density of the hydraulic oil is 900kg/m^3 and the desired vertical pressure needs to be determined by using Bernoulli's Principle and accounting for head losses. Iteration may be necessary to determine the required head for the desired flow rate.
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hi good day everyone,

Typically i have a 300mm height, 80mm diameter cylinder filled with 400ml hydraulic oil. It connected to 2m length pipe via 12mm diameter exit. Density of hydraulic oil is assumed to be 900kg/m^3. My task is to release the 400ml hydraulic oil in 10seconds. So in this case how could i figure out and measure the desired vertically pressure pls?! thanks in advanced :confused:kinki_ania@hotmail.com
 
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kinki_ania said:
hi good day everyone,

Typically i have a 300mm height, 80mm diameter cylinder filled with 400ml hydraulic oil. It connected to 2m length pipe via 12mm diameter exit. Density of hydraulic oil is assumed to be 900kg/m^3. My task is to release the 400ml hydraulic oil in 10seconds. So in this case how could i figure out and measure the desired vertically pressure pls?! thanks in advanced :confused:kinki_ania@hotmail.com

Use Bernoulli's Principle and account for the head losses (pipe friction and minor losses) and determine the required head needed for the desired flow rate. It may take some iteration.

CS
 
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okok.. thank for guiding me a bright way ahead.. let me try 1st..
 

FAQ: What Pressure is Needed to Release 400ml of Hydraulic Oil in 10 Seconds?

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