[simpits-tech] ACES II Replica, G-cueing Seat.

[Marv De Beque]

Well, the only way that fluid can squirt out at high velocity is if the
tubing or container was elastic.

Liquid is not compressible.  You can load 2000 lbs. of pressure in a tank
and if it splits, the best that can happen is it will leak fluid.  For that
reason, it is the method that is used to pressure test tanks for failure.
If the tank ruptures, you only need to get some towels and wipe it up.

Compressed air is another matter.  2000 lbs. of compressed air is enough
energy to propel heavy steel cylinder tanks around like a child letting a
balloon go at a party.  There is enough force to penetrate brick walls in
one of those tanks.  Yes, it will kill, too.  That is why they safety chain
the tanks to walls and have metal caps on the valve ends.

When you mix air and fluid, such as the radiator in the car, you get the
best (or worst) of both worlds.  A busted hose on a car will expel hot gas
and liquid at high speeds.  If you eliminated all of the air in a radiator
(an assuming the liquid doesn't boil) it would only weep out of a failed
hose.

Marv
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> From: "Chris Woodul" <crewstation1@charter.net>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 18:47:57 -0500
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] ACES II Replica, G-cueing Seat.
> 
> Most certainly liquid! : )
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 4:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] ACES II Replica, G-cueing Seat.
> 
> 
>> Is that 1800 PSI of air or liquid?
>> --
>> 
>> 
>>> From: Sean Galbraith <sean.g@paradise.net.nz>
>>> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>>> Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 08:37:02 +1200
>>> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>>> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] ACES II Replica, G-cueing Seat.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> The system I have in mind is a closed loop with positive evacuation of
>>>> each bladder using around 25psi. The thought of 1800psi made me
>>>> involuntarily cross my legs.
>>> 
>>> And I can assure you, you are not alone with that thought!
>>> 
>>> Sean.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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