How do i calculate a c:b ratio?
I am building a combustion cannon (hopefully fairly large 7-10 feet long)and I was wondering how long should the chamber be( 3 inch in diameter),and how long my barrel should be(1.5 inches in diameter)?I all ready searched, but i got nothing.
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crazyfreak0075
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Im assuming u know how to use proportions but a .6-.8:1, C:B ratio is about right for a combustion cannon. Its all here in the wiki http://www.spudfiles.com/spud_wiki/inde ... rrel_ratio
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Wait could i just double or triple or whatever the lengths on here to make it the size i want? http://www.spudtech.com/content.asp?id=5
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No, those are generic instructions. You should calculate the volume of both your chamber and the volume of your barrel, then use the ratios suggested by CrazyFreak. Typically, (.8-.95)Barrel:(1)Chamber
Start with your chamber. If it is 3" ID, and the length is 24", your volume would roughly be 168 cubic inches.
Your barrel should be 80-95% of that volume: 134-160 or 76-90 inches long, asssuming 1.5" ID barrel. That is a total length of 100-114 inches, not including space for a reducer.
Do not use these exact numbers for your gun, but use them as a template
Start with your chamber. If it is 3" ID, and the length is 24", your volume would roughly be 168 cubic inches.
Your barrel should be 80-95% of that volume: 134-160 or 76-90 inches long, asssuming 1.5" ID barrel. That is a total length of 100-114 inches, not including space for a reducer.
Do not use these exact numbers for your gun, but use them as a template
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