K factors for flow split in piping tees
K factors for flow split in piping tees
(OP)
Greetings,
I am need to design/size some steam distribution piping. I am trying to determine how steam flow will split when entering a tee section through the branch leg. I have searched for pressure loss coefficient information but have not found anything really useful. I believe the factors in Crane's manual are for flows entering the tee via the run section only.
Does anyone have experience with this or know of a good reference?
Thanks in advance
I am need to design/size some steam distribution piping. I am trying to determine how steam flow will split when entering a tee section through the branch leg. I have searched for pressure loss coefficient information but have not found anything really useful. I believe the factors in Crane's manual are for flows entering the tee via the run section only.
Does anyone have experience with this or know of a good reference?
Thanks in advance





RE: K factors for flow split in piping tees
Your understanding of Crane is correct. My other reference books show the same.
Maybe a piping arrangement review is in order?
respectfully,
TL1069
RE: K factors for flow split in piping tees
RE: K factors for flow split in piping tees
The same information might be optained from VDI Heat Manual, 2nd Ed. 1974.
Ibrahim Demir
Clyde Babcock-Hitachi(Australia)
RE: K factors for flow split in piping tees
RE: K factors for flow split in piping tees
Go through HTFS Handbook - Single / Two Phase flow.
It will help you as far as pressure loss coefficients are concerned.
All the best.