Energy Storage Calculator

Calculate energy stored in a hydraulic accumulator at operating pressure differential

Input Parameters

Results

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Stored Energy
ft-lb
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Stored Energy
kJ
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Fluid Delivered
gal
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Peak Power (1s burst)
hp
Note: Adiabatic (n=1.4) for fast cycling, isothermal (n=1.0) for slow. Actual energy is between the two.

Reference

W = (P₂V₂ - P₁V₁) / (n-1) | V₂ = V₀ × (P₁/P₂)^(1/n) | Power = Energy / time