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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...- MeckMan
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- Forum: Pipelines, Piping and Fluid Mechanics engineering
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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...- MeckMan
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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- MeckMan
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- Forum: Mechanical engineering general discussion
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Critical Stress for Structural Members
I am trying to learn how to calculate basic structural members with the help of "Limit States Design in Structural Steel" textbook. <br><br>For lateraly unbraced beams, Mr is smaller than or equal to Phi x S x Fcr,<br>where Mr is moment...- MeckMan
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
