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recommended flow

recommended flow

recommended flow

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I had a hand written copy from an old process man that had on it the recommend range of fps for both steam and hydrocarbons. Very handy but I haven't been able to find it lately. I was wondering if anybody out there can supply me with this information.

RE: recommended flow

ramjectb2:

It has been  great number of years, but if my memory is correct, for line sizing:

(1) 7 ft/s for liquids (including hydrocarbon liquids) unless it a pump suction line, then you may want to use a lower velocity.

(2) Anywhere from 40 to 80 ft/s for gases (including steam)

But there is so much software available for line sizing these days ... why use rules of thumb?

Milton Beychok
(Visit me at www.air-dispersion.com)
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RE: recommended flow

Software doesn't always know its limitations.  I'm sure most of the online calculators, for example, are perfectly happy with allowing me to have 120 ft/sec in a gas line.

http://virtualpipeline.spaces.msn.com

"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, its what we know for sure" - Mark Twain

RE: recommended flow

Hey 25362,  Glad you're back with us.

http://virtualpipeline.spaces.msn.com

"What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know, its what we know for sure" - Mark Twain

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