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2. From Crane reference table I can find out that for 2500
gpm: 7.17 fps for 12" X SCH40, and 5.93 fps for 14" X SCH40. I
think, for this type of application 12" pipe is minimum you
can use. Please note that 12" pipe STD (0.375") and SCH40
(0.406") doesn't much, so be careful! Corrosion Allowance for
this type of application will be around 1/16"-1/8".
6. You will have in the end supply and return header 3"-4" bypass line with by-pass valve. This line needed to control
differential pressure between supply and return header, and
will be helpful during start-up and adjusting flows to each of
26 engines.
7.Now, you can size Air Cooler, based on supply and return
temperature ranges, we can determine how big cooler do you
need. Use summer hottest air temperature for Air Cooler
sizing. 10 psi pressure drop should be maximum, but do not
go below 4 psi because you may have problem with flow
distribution. I think stainless steel tubes with extruded AL fins
are most cost efficient Air Cooler designs. You can choose
from number of suppliers who can built and supply complete
package with fans.
9. If you have gone this far, now you can draw P&ID of the
system, have Line List, Equipment List, Valve List, PRV List
(you will need at least two, one for Air Cooler, one for
Expansion Tank), Instrument List (Pressure and Temperature
gauges), and start cost estimate of the system.
10. Anything else? You can try to get built a Pump Skid and
install all three pumps in a steel skid with all piping,
instrumentation, valves, expansion joints. This will reduce site
costs, because all of this can be built at fabrication shop for a
fraction of the cost of the on site costs. Of course you have to
have a space to bring in this skid into you location. You have
to have close attention to structural and foundation design
for this pump skid because of vibration issues you may have.
You may consider using glycol, if you need freeze protection
in case you system will be down (emergency, maintenance,
whatever reason) in winter. Please keep in mind there is
slight difference between properties of water and glycolwater solution.
Regards,
Curtis