Force on pipe Elbow
Force on pipe Elbow
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Still can’t get good idea on flow force on pipe elbow. Based on formula force of flow on pipe elbow equals internal pressure by pipe area plus or minus flow momentum change. However when looking for force required by support to hold elbow in stationary condition it is said only to consider momentum change and not internal pressure by area. Looking for some clear input by a pipe support engineer
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RE: Force on pipe Elbow
If connected the end cap force becomes an axial force in the pipe, but momentum change is a force on the elbow.
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RE: Force on pipe Elbow
RE: Force on pipe Elbow
RE: Force on pipe Elbow
Use google and see what you can find.
Also, use the search option on the forum to make sure the same question has not been asked.
Attached is one item I found when researching the same thing.
RE: Force on pipe Elbow
"These products (Victaulic HP-70ES) can be considered to have system behavior characteristics similar to those of welded or flanged systems, in that all piping remains in strict alignment and is not subject to deflections during operation. For this reason, these products require support techniques similar to those used in traditional flanged or welded systems."
Victaulic HP-70ES
Contact Victaulic for additional details.
RE: Force on pipe Elbow
Thank you
RE: Force on pipe Elbow