Sizing of aircraft fuel pump
Sizing of aircraft fuel pump
(OP)
Hi, i'm currently having problem in sizing of a aircraft fuel pump. The fuel consumption of the aircraft is (18gal/hr). What size of tube should be use 1/2 inch or 3/8 inch inorder to meet the requirement. Please advice.
Thankyou.
Thankyou.
RE: Sizing of aircraft fuel pump
For pressurized fuel systems, flow reynolds numbers must remain below 5000 and velocities under 1.35 fps.
Fuel pressure losses in round tubing at low vapor-liquid ratios may be computed by the following relationship:
delta P = 3.417 x 10(-5) x u(0.25)l P(0.75)v(1.75)/d(1.25)
all X (1-V/L)
Where: u = viscosity, English units (centipoise x 0.000672)
l = Length of pipe, ft.
p = Density of fluid (lbs/cu ft)
v = Mean velocity of fluid, fps
d = Inside diameter of pipe, ft.
V/L = Vapor liquid ratio, dimensionless
delta P = Pressure drop, psi
Note: Numbers in parenthesis are powers i.e. 10(-5) = ten to the minus five power.
RE: Sizing of aircraft fuel pump
I forgot to preface my remarks to indicate that the reynolds number and velocity are recommended design practice for general aviation piston aircraft fuel systems.
RE: Sizing of aircraft fuel pump