Syphon effect calculation
Syphon effect calculation
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Hello sirs,
I am working on the project which covers the modification of the existing produced water tank. Recently I have been asked to verify the size of the vent line, which is located on the overflow line of that tank. The main purpose of this line is to help to avoid the "syphon effect".
So could you please help me to find an industry standard or manual for calculation of "syphon effect"?
Thanks in advance.
I am working on the project which covers the modification of the existing produced water tank. Recently I have been asked to verify the size of the vent line, which is located on the overflow line of that tank. The main purpose of this line is to help to avoid the "syphon effect".
So could you please help me to find an industry standard or manual for calculation of "syphon effect"?
Thanks in advance.





RE: Syphon effect calculation
If you want to do a calculation exercise, it's fairly easy - the vacuum created will be equal to the liquid column height in vertical portion of the pipe, and certainly cannot be higher than absolute zero pressure. This setup can also be used for calculating required inflow of air (or gas), since you know the source (ambient) and receiver (pipe) pressure/vacuum, and the outflow of liquid. The two flows are essentially identical, as you are replacing the liquid volume OUT with the air volume IN.
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
RE: Syphon effect calculation
Thank you very much for your help. But I need some type of standard to refer it in my calculations.
Thanks.
RE: Syphon effect calculation
rmw
RE: Syphon effect calculation
Are you sure about the 50% role? - In a chemical plant it's completely the opposite - the vent need to be 200% then the biggest inlet
RE: Syphon effect calculation
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
RE: Syphon effect calculation