system curve
system curve
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i want to get the system curve of a pipeline , i ask about the method,i calculate th loss for fixed flow rated and i use the formula : PDC = a * (Qv^2)to get the curve.
with
PDC is the losshead in the system
Qv is the volume flow rate
when can i use yhis formula ?
is there any other method ?
with
PDC is the losshead in the system
Qv is the volume flow rate
when can i use yhis formula ?
is there any other method ?





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Did you actually look at any of the links to see how its done - guess not?
There are even online calculators to make your life easy.
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PDC = Hl + ( a * Qv^2)
Where Hl is the static head loss at zero flow or any sort of static pressure at your end point converted to head.
Also whilst pressure drop is proportional to flowrate ^2, it is not a precise curve as Re no changes.
In the example given above , Hl is about 34ft.
In low head systems something like the difference in liquid level in a tank at the end point can change your system curve enough to make a difference.
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This formula is used with full pipe flow. Plot the system curve on a graph with the pump performance curve. See the example to balance the pump curve and system curve:
www.ce.utexas.edu/prof/maidment/ce356Fall04/docs/P...
is there any other method?
Yes, but this is the easiest method for day to day tasks.
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You can convert your single calculated point to a curve using the following formula:
H = [(PCD - StaticHead)/(Qv^2)] x F^2 + StaticHead
Where
H is head of fluid as a function of F
F is flow
StaticHead is your lift and/or tank pressure
PCD is head at your single calculated point
Qv is flow at your single calculated point
You can find your operating head (H) for any value of F by curve-fitting the pump curve to a 2nd order polynomial and setting the two formulas equal to each other then finding zero. Then use the quadratic equation to solve for F. Plug F back into the equation above to find the corresponding H.
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Is there a discount for multiple copies? I presume the software comes with full QA and Certificate of conformity? Do you need excel or is it a self-contained software package?
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