AguaClara / ram_pump

Optimizing the hydraulic ram pump for more efficient use in providing plant plumbing.
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idea for finding spring for max time closed #40

Closed AlyciaStorch closed 5 years ago

AlyciaStorch commented 5 years ago

if we find an equation for the time closed in terms of Vf and k we can find the max of this for a given k value and Vf. Vf can be replaced with its eqn which would give us an eqn in terms of head, pipe diam, headloss, etc. -eqn for force from water as function of time, find intersection with spring force when open and spring force when closed?