PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
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Dear engineers,
I have the following application:
T: 60-100 F
straight pipe.
Liquid: Seawater
We don't care about friction losses trough the pipe.
I am wondering what is the maximum speed of the water for those kind of pipes.
Thank you
I have the following application:
T: 60-100 F
straight pipe.
Liquid: Seawater
We don't care about friction losses trough the pipe.
I am wondering what is the maximum speed of the water for those kind of pipes.
Thank you





RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
If you need a sensible answer, post the flow rates and pipe diameters under consideration or check previous postings as suggested by rconner.
RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
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RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
The problem is that if I increase the speed of the flow too high, it can create a failure in the pipe.
My question is: How fast I can go without risking the integrity of the pipe.
RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
I was being facetious regarding the velocity and in any case it is seawater - no mention of solids etc.
ucabjm
Still not enough information given, how long is the pipeline, what flowrate are you thinking about - it all makes a difference to the pressure needed for flow thru the pipe and the velocity.
Ask the pipe supplier for the pressure rating of the pipes and any limitation on velocity for seawater.
RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
PVC Pressure pipe and fittings, not dwv.
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RE: PVC, CPVC and SS pipes - Maximum flow speed
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