
f.
To calculate the maximum possible pressure at a given rod load when the RL rating and fluid end
plunger diameter are known:
PSI
x
PD
x
PD
RL
7854
.
0
g.
To calculate the flow in gal/rev (GPR) when the fluid end plunger diameter, stroke length, and number
of cylinders is known:
GPR
NC
x
SL
x
x
PD
x
PD
231
7854
.
0
h.
To calculate the fluid flow velocity through a pipe or hose when the GPM and pipe size are known:
A
x
ID
Pipe
x
ID
Pipe
7854
.
0
FV
A
x
FR
3208
.
0
i.
To calculate the internal size of piping recommended to maintain a specified flow velocity when the
GPM and desired flow velocity are known:
AR
FV
x
FR
3208
.
0
j.
To calculate the maximum allowable GPM through a specified flow velocity when the internal area of
the pipe and the desired flow velocity are known:
FRM
AR
x
FV
3208
.
0
k.
To calculate pinion shaft or driveline torque when the input BHP and pinion shaft RPM are known:
T
RPM
x
BHP
5252
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