1. What is Boyle's Law?

Boyle's Law states that the pressure and volume of a gas have an inverse relationship when temperature is held constant. For a fixed amount of gas at constant temperature, the product of pressure and volume remains constant.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses Boyle's Law equation:

Where:

• \( V \) — Compressed air volume (L)
• \( P1 \) — Initial pressure (Pa)
• \( V1 \) — Initial volume (L)
• \( P2 \) — Final pressure (Pa)

Explanation: The equation calculates the final volume of compressed air when pressure changes from P1 to P2, assuming constant temperature.

3. Importance of Compressed Air Volume Calculation

Details: Accurate compressed air volume calculation is crucial for pneumatic system design, air compressor sizing, storage tank capacity planning, and industrial process optimization.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter initial pressure in Pascals (Pa), initial volume in liters (L), and final pressure in Pascals (Pa). All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the assumptions of Boyle's Law?
A: Boyle's Law assumes constant temperature, ideal gas behavior, and no change in the amount of gas.

Q2: Can I use different pressure units?
A: Yes, but ensure all pressure values use the same unit system (Pa, kPa, bar, psi, etc.) for accurate calculations.

Q3: What is the typical application of this calculation?
A: Used in pneumatic systems, scuba diving, gas storage, HVAC systems, and industrial compressed air applications.

Q4: How does temperature affect the calculation?
A: Boyle's Law assumes constant temperature. For temperature changes, use the combined gas law or ideal gas law.

Q5: What are common pressure ranges for compressed air systems?
A: Typical industrial compressed air systems operate between 6-10 bar (600,000-1,000,000 Pa), while pneumatic tools may require 4-7 bar.