Water pipe inrush force
Water pipe inrush force
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I've got a 6" elbow on a pipe section. The pipe is normally empty. When activated, the water rushes in at a rate of 1000 GPM in 1 second.
I need a way to calculate the "shock load" as the water hits the elbow.
Has anyone dealt with this before? It's and above ground fire suppression system.
Thanks.
I need a way to calculate the "shock load" as the water hits the elbow.
Has anyone dealt with this before? It's and above ground fire suppression system.
Thanks.





RE: Water pipe inrush force
RE: Water pipe inrush force
I find this approach supportable if not rigorously accurate because shock waves and echo's during the first few hundred milliseconds make the wave front look something like a solid mass.
David
RE: Water pipe inrush force
RE: Water pipe inrush force
Ted
RE: Water pipe inrush force
I'm really curious as to why you felt that your post was necessary? I don't see anything above that would indicate that any of us were in immanent danger of getting that wrong, did I miss something?
David
RE: Water pipe inrush force
Ted