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Understanding about a block

Hi,

I was exploring the Blocks available in Activate and came accross a block called "Volume". I read its description given in their website and couldn't figureout what exactly it does. Can anyone help me understand about this in simple terms and its place of useage.

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Twin Activate

v2022.3

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RoKet

Hi Bhuvana Siva Teja,

Volume represents the capacity of a hydraulic volume. Capacity is defined by volume / bulk modulus of fluid. The size of volume is defined by the volume between all connected components e. g. in a tube or mounting block.

The component is necessary to calculate the pressure changes in the system. Note, that most of the components contain a dead volume which is added to the volume, resp. the dead volume can replace a volume component.

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RoKet

Hi Bhuvana Siva Teja,

Bhuvana Siva Teja

Hi RoKet,

So, if i use volume at any branch point, it will help me approximate the pressure different in detailed right? Bcoz after using it, i am able to see the graph of pressure oscillating to reach a steady state at pressure relief valve.

RoKet

Hi RoKet,

So, if i use volume at any branch point, it will help me approximate the pressure different in detailed right? Bcoz after using it, i am able to see the graph of pressure oscillating to reach a steady state at pressure relief valve.

Pressure oscillation depends also on other things (you need an additional inductivity, e. g. pipe), but in principle you are right.