Why reducers in the by-passes systems
Why reducers in the by-passes systems
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As I wrote in the subject I would like to know what's the function of reducers in a by-pass, I attach a little picture to clarify things, I hope you will answer me, many thanks.





RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
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"Pumping accounts for 20% of the world's energy used by electric motors and 25% to 50% of the total electrical energy usage in certain industrial facilities." - DOE statistic (Note: Make that 99.99% for pipeline companies) http://virtualpipeline.spaces.live.com/
RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
Thank you BigInch, I thought there was some fluidodynamical reason
RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
There is! Did you just focus on the cost part of it?
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"Pumping accounts for 20% of the world's energy used by electric motors and 25% to 50% of the total electrical energy usage in certain industrial facilities." - DOE statistic (Note: Make that 99.99% for pipeline companies) http://virtualpipeline.spaces.live.com/
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RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
Don't you think that BI deserves a "Thanks BigInch" purple star for his quick and insightful reply?
John
RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
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"Pumping accounts for 20% of the world's energy used by electric motors and 25% to 50% of the total electrical energy usage in certain industrial facilities." - DOE statistic (Note: Make that 99.99% for pipeline companies) http://virtualpipeline.spaces.live.com/
RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
not the control valve + reducers.
Greetings
RE: Why reducers in the by-passes systems
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"Pumping accounts for 20% of the world's energy used by electric motors and 25% to 50% of the total electrical energy usage in certain industrial facilities." - DOE statistic (Note: Make that 99.99% for pipeline companies) http://virtualpipeline.spaces.live.com/
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