How to calculate actuator time?

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Originally Posted by matthewdenny

Yes. I also assumed a min operating pressure of ~30psi. Theoretically if someone is at 25psi (<2x ambient pressure) I should switch over to Low pressure drop flow equations, but I stuck with High pressure drop flow. I figured that it was close enough to the transition that it would only have 5-10% effect on time measurements.

It would make a good science project for an interested student to validate your model. For fast-acting pistons (as in previous years) I wonder if adiabatic behavior would be a better model.