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PSV Sizing hydraulic calcs

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pb2102sm

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Hi all,

1-Can someone please tell what would be the schedule for a 6" fibercast pipe? the specification of the pipe is: Fibercast RB-2530

2- What would be the loss coefficient (K value) of an expansion joint?

Please, if possible reply with references.

Thank you.
pb2102sm
 
Where have you looked?

What do you think?

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For the Fibercast pipe schedule, I've looked on the internet. Nothing specific shows up.

For the Expansion Joint pressure loss coefficient, I believe it can be found in the manufacturer's cutsheet, but since I'm designing a new system I'd like to know at least the typical values.
 
Hi
LittleInch,

Thanks for the information, in one of the links I found this Handbook of Hydraulic Resistance, it has some interesting data

 
Since the design of expansion joints varies wildly (how big? how many convolutions? is there a flow liner?) you should ask the supplier for a value. I wouldn't try to interpolate or guestimate a value, outside of maybe assuming something like 1 psi drop and in your calcs and stating that plainly.
 
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