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Unread 11-02-2004, 09:50
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Flow rate / remaining pressure

Assume a 6.6CF tank that receives an additional 59.4CF of air every one-second cycle. Within eight cycles the pressure would reach 1022psi and within sixteen cycles 2033psi. The tank is equipped with a safety valve set for 3,000psi. If I begin releasing air after the 16th cycle, how can I calculate the flow rate given that 1) I don't want the pressure to go above that 3,000psi threshold and 2) the tank is constantly being refreshed at that rate of 59.4CF/sec.?