Max flow rate
Max flow rate
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Hi
I need to find the maximum allowed flow rate for fuel oil in steel pipes
I'm looking forward to getting some help
Project engineer
KDK
I need to find the maximum allowed flow rate for fuel oil in steel pipes
I'm looking forward to getting some help
Project engineer
KDK





RE: Max flow rate
I don't know of any "maximum allowed" fuel oil flow rate in steel pipes. Allowed by whom??
As a rule of thumb, the velocity of the fuel oil should be kept between 2 to 3 meters per second.
Milton Beychok
(Visit me at www.air-dispersion.com)
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I know about the thumb rule, but can anyone tell me why its 2-3 meter per second and not 4-5? and where I can find information about the subject?
By allowed I’m thinking about ship classification companies
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Regards
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A good many economic studies (such as suggested by Sailoday) have been made over the years, and the 2-3 meters per second has been determined to be the best compromise between pipe capital cost and pump operating costs. Of course, there may be special circumstances in specific cases that might warrant yet another economic study.
Another factor to be aware of is that higher velocities increase pipe erosion problems.
All in all, the 2-3 meters per second rule of thumb has served many of us well for many years.
Milton Beychok
(Visit me at www.air-dispersion.com)
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see thread 378-8302
Regards
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Steve Braune
Tank Industry Consultants
www.tankindustry.com
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Do you know where I can find some more information/rules about the subject
KDK
Project Engineer
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