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d ID of pipe inch

q’h Flowrate SCFH

Sg Specific Gravity

ρ density lb/ft3

k ratio of specific heats (Cp / Cv)

g acceleration of gravity (32.2 ft/sec 2)

R Gas constant 1545 / Mole Wt

T Temperature (460 + °F)

fT Friction factor of pipe in complete turbulence

μ viscosity Cp (Centipoise)
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v (Velocity) = .00388 x q’ h x S g ft/sec


ρ x d2

Sonic Velocity = (k x g x R x T) ½ ft/sec

ΔP / 100 ft = 19.59 x10 -9 x fT x L x (q’ h)2 x S g 2 psi/100 ft


(where L = 100 Ft) d5 x ρ

Reynolds Number = 123.9 x d x v x ρ


µ

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All these formulas are found in the Crane Handbook on

pages 3-2 and 3-3

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