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  1. mintgreen

    Check PSV sizing isn't too low for normal operation

    Scratch that last post. I've already answered my own question. The discharge pressure will be equal to system back pressure (1450kPag) plus any frictional loss + pressure head in the temporary hose which in this case equals 1450kPag + 50kPag = 1500kPa. That means the PSV is well high enough...
  2. mintgreen

    Check PSV sizing isn't too low for normal operation

    Thanks for the reply LittleInch. I think you've uncovered my confusion which I appreciate. What will the pump discharge pressure be in this instance? See attached the flow curve for the pump. Certainly with you on the "temporary" rant BUT I suspect this customer will make sure it stays temporary.
  3. mintgreen

    Check PSV sizing isn't too low for normal operation

    Folks, I've been asked to check the PSV sizing for a temporary chemical injection skid our company has proposed. It's been a while since I've looked at pump sizing and there is one thing bothering me. The setup is a Checkpoint 1500, 1" plunger pump injecting 25L/h into a system operating at...

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