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Determining Air flowrate of air pump

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 8:32 pm
by xiansy
I have this air pump for children bouncers,
The make is KIDPO, Model#: E.N.P. - 1 Air Pump
Electrical rating:: 115V, 60HZ, 3.5A, 245W

Does someone know the flowrate of this air pump or how to calculate it?
I do not want to spend the money for flow meter.

Thank you in advance.

Re: Determining Air flowrate of air pump

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:42 pm
by admin
Do you know the pressure that is in?

Re: Determining Air flowrate of air pump

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:43 am
by xiansy
Sorry, I do not know anything else.

Re: Determining Air flowrate of air pump

Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:42 am
by admin
Estimated maximum flow rate can be find if you devide motor power with pressure change. Also, energy losses should be taken into account, so flow rate is 10-20% smaller.

But if you don't know pressure, than it is difficult to know.