The area ratio, The area ratio 11 – MTS Model 286-31 Transient Permeability Pore Pressure Intensifier User Manual
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How the Pressure Intensifier Works
286.31 Transient Permeability Pore Pressure Intensifier
Introduction
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The Area Ratio
The area ratio is the ratio of the input pressure to the output pressure. It
determines how much the input pressure boosts the output pressure. It is
The identification label on your 286.31 gives its area ratio.
For example, your label says the area ratio is 3.33:1. This means a 3000 psi input
pressure will produce a 10,000 psi output pressure.
area ratio
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