Sphere Tee Pressure Loss

[UnclePipe]

Hi,

I am trying to find a typical Kv value or pressure drop across the branch of a standard Sphere Tee. I know they will vary, but am just after a typical value.

Does anyone have any information that could assist?

Thanks

 

[LittleInch]

Just use a standard tee. Normally the open area is at least the area of the branch, so for most purposes, you can use the tee. It's normally insignificant in the grand scheme of things

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[EmmanuelTop]

The most comprehensive information on hydraulics of tees you can find in the book "Pipe flow - a practical and comprehensive guide" by D.C. Rennels and H.M.Hudson (see attached extract) and in the "Handbook of Hydraulic Resistance" by Idelchick - the old version is available here:

http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1220/ML12209A041.pdf

Dejan IVANOVIC
Process Engineer, MSChE