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    Potential Energy in Compressed Air

    Apologies, correction to the above – but still very strange: Many thanks to member “25362” above. That was very useful and I think I am almost there but I’m getting a funny result. I’m trying to find out what volume of compressed air I will need to accelerate a human body to around 2m/s...
  2. Swetenham

    Potential Energy in Compressed Air

    Many thanks to member “25362” above. That was very useful and I think I am almost there but I’m getting a funny result. I’m trying to find out what volume of compressed air I will need to accelerate a human body to around 2m/s (nearly 5mph). (Assuming body is on a frictionless sled and there...
  3. Swetenham

    Potential Energy in Compressed Air

    Nice and simple :o) Thanks What units should I use?
  4. Swetenham

    Potential Energy in Compressed Air

    How would one calculate the potential energy content of compressed air at 25 degrees C (~room temperature) for a range of volumes and pressures? For example: 0.25, 0.5 and 1 cubic meter at 5, 10 and 25 Bar? Please ignore all losses e.g. heat loss when pressurising.

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