Swept Volume

 
Swept volume is the volume swept by a compressor piston during a complete stroke. Swept volume is expressed in cubic inches and calculated as follows:
 
Head End = Area Piston (in2) * Stroke (in)
Crank End = (Area Piston (in2) - Area Rod (in2)) * Stroke (in)
Total = [2 x Area Piston (in2) - Area Rod (in2) ] * Stroke (in)
 
 

Ariel Corporation Application Manual
26-Jun-97