Divided flow in Tee 1

[dash81]

Hi,

I would like to know what is the best procedure to calculate pressure drop through a Tee with different diameters. The flow is entering by one end (Q1 12") and is being divided into the branch side (Q2 8") and the opposite end (Q3 12"). I'd like to know how should I calculate the pressure drop for each side of the tee (branch and straight end). Thanks a lot.

 

[MikeHalloran]

Ignore it in the first pass. The geometry of the tee rarely dominates the fluid's decision about which path to take.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[lizking]

Crane's velocity head method: straight, use K for tee-run; branch, use K for tee-branch plus 12x8 reducer.

 

[QCMike]

I have a Technical Deviation that allows me to Hydro Test Non-Compressible fluids without a PSV.

I work in the petroleum industry.

What is an example of a non-cpmpressible and compressible fluid?

 

[Ashereng]

QCMike,

You should start a new post. You seem to be highjacking this one.

"Do not worry about your problems with mathematics, I assure you mine are far greater."
Albert Einstein
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?

 

[BigInch]

A fluid with a bulk modulus of zero is noncompressible.

http://virtualpipeline.spaces.msn.com

 

[MortenA]

water is incompressible and air is compressible (tread hi jacker).

Best regards

Morten