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  1. MeckMan

    Equivalent pipe length of reducing elbows & tees

    I am trying to perform hydraulic calculations on our fire sprinkler system and would require the equivalent pipe length of reducing elbows and tees. Where can I find such information? In the absence of any such information, in the case of the reducing elbow, can I assume a standard elbow with...
  2. MeckMan

    Vertical Turbine Pump - Total Head Calculations

    For calculating the Total Head for a horizontal centrifugal pump, we need to reference liquid levels in suction and discharge tank relative to the centerline of the pump impeller. This I know. But how about a vertical turbine pump? I believe that the discharge tank level should be in...
  3. MeckMan

    Underground Piping

    Can anyone please explain to me why we should not install stainless piping underground. Is it due to gavanic corosion or other factor(s). Thanks, MeckMan
  4. MeckMan

    Critical Stress for Structural Members

    I am trying to learn how to calculate basic structural members with the help of &quot;Limit States Design in Structural Steel&quot; textbook.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>For lateraly unbraced beams, Mr is smaller than or equal to Phi x S x Fcr,<br>where&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr is moment...

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