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Recovery
Calculator
Calculate regenerative energy capture and storage potential from hydraulic system waste
Input Parameters
Lowering/Decel Flow (GPM)
Back Pressure Available (psi)
Recovery Duty Cycle (%)
Motor/Pump Efficiency (%)
Accumulator Efficiency (%)
Calculate
Results
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Gross Recoverable Power
hp
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Net Recovered Power
hp
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Energy Saved
kWh/day
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Annual Savings (est.)
$/yr
Note:
Energy recovery typically saves 20-40% on systems with significant deceleration loads. ROI usually 1-3 years.
Reference
HP = P × Q / 1714 | Net = HP × η_motor × η_accum | kWh = HP × 0.7457 × hours × duty%