I would like to know if there are any tips, guidelines or suggested books for the design of pipework. I am yet to find any sort of philosophy of where to place supports/guides and of what type, other than max distance between supports to meet code requirements.
The aim is to minimise loads on...
I need to calculate the force exerted on a mesh for a sea water strainer. flow 15,000 kg/hr 7m x 3.2m flow area. 17 x 17 mm 2mm wire mesh. How can I calculate a force when clean and an estimate when blocked with fish!?
Any pointers would be much appreciated.
thanks,
pav
