I'm doing a project for a math modeling class and I have to write a paper to model something technical about an activity I'm involved in. The engineering math related to pneumatics is very advanced calculus. Unless you are in an advanced Calc class, I'd recommend something else.
I can refer you to some resources regarding math applications in solenoid valves.
You could try to design a model that would use a solenoid valve.
Something simple like the flow curve of an opening valve and how that would result on the acceleration curve of a paintball in a barrel...
Hey and I'm working on a gun mounted anti tank weapon that shoots 7 barrels with 3-4 balls in each barrel in one shot. I'm guesstimating my engineering on that. Hoping the valve will work within my range of operating pressures to produce sufficient velocity to work.
I could really use some help from you engineering types.
How about calculating the ballistic ball path and then testing it?
I'm on the paintball team at my college, so if at all possible I'd like to look into gas efficiency in bolts or how to pick your input pressure and what going too high or low does to your shot. I'm having a hard time finding sources, though, so if you'd happen to know a good site or book or even an equation I could work with, any bit of knowledge, really, either respond to this or shoot me an email. Thanks.
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