For Kerry Bartley:
In my mind, there are other issues that must be considered in sizing pipe for compressed air, such as length of run, demand cycle (is it a continuous demand/continuous duty, or cyclic or erratic), the type and size of compressor, quality of dryer and air (dry to dewpoint of -15 deg C; oil-less or lubricated, etc.). Velocity in a line for compressible gases (including steam) can be 10,000 ft/min (50 m/sec) or more if it is of high quality (minimal liquid entrained) - it's just a matter of noise, piping design and material, and required rate of delivery. In my experience, maximize line size based on rack space and roouting.
... Bruce D. Bullough ...
Sebesta Blomberg & Associates, Inc.
2381 Rosegate
Roseville, MN 55113 USA
+ 651-459-6659
www.sebesta.com
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From: Paul Bowers [mailto:pbowers@pipingdesign.com]
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 9:14 AM
To: PipingDesign@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [PipingDesign] Fw: Compressed Air Flow Calcs
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Importance: High
> I am looking for a comprehensive way to calculate size of pipe
required for
> a specific amount of compressed air flow/pressure using a tool that
will ask
> for what type of pipe/material I am using and give me the size pipe
needed.
> Can you please help me? It can be in any format.
>
> Thank You,
>
> Kerry Bartley
> Engineering Technician
> Wylie Dynamics, Inc.
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