Mar 31, 2015 #1 cbgipson Marine/Ocean Joined Mar 31, 2015 Messages 1 Location US Question: In a steel 4" pipeline, approximately 10' in length, valves shut, with residual diesel fuel in the pipeline, what is the maximum pressure that could be obtained in 100 degree weather?
Question: In a steel 4" pipeline, approximately 10' in length, valves shut, with residual diesel fuel in the pipeline, what is the maximum pressure that could be obtained in 100 degree weather?
Mar 31, 2015 #2 LittleInch Petroleum Joined Mar 27, 2013 Messages 23,123 Location GB You need to know your start pressure and start temperature, but for the calculation see this http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=1339 Answer will be surprisingly high. I think from memory it is about 4-5 barg per degree C Solar gain will give you much higher than 100F unless it is all in the shade. Remember - More details = better answers Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it. Upvote 0 Downvote
You need to know your start pressure and start temperature, but for the calculation see this http://www.eng-tips.com/faqs.cfm?fid=1339 Answer will be surprisingly high. I think from memory it is about 4-5 barg per degree C Solar gain will give you much higher than 100F unless it is all in the shade. Remember - More details = better answers Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.