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Technical Information Pressure drop: Pressure drop in pipes is caused by: 1.) Friction 2.) Vertical pipe difference 3.) Changes of kinetic energy Calculation of pressure drop caused by friction in circular pipes First we calculate the Reynolds-Number: If Reynolds number Now we calculate the pipe friction number: Pipe friction number at laminar flow: Pipe friction number at turbulent flow: Now we can calculate pressure drop in circular pipes: Calculation of pressure drop caused by friction in fittings etc. To calculate pressure drop in fittings we use resistance coefficients normally. The resistance coefficients are in the most cases found through practical tests. If the resistance coefficient is known we can calculate the pressure drop: Calculation of pressure drop caused by vertical pipe difference Pressure drop caused by vertical pipe difference we calculate with the formula: Calculation of pressure drop caused by changes of kinetic energy Pressure drop caused by changes of kinetic engergy we calculate with the formula: The element "Dyn. pressure change" calculates these pressure changes. Normally you input the dimension of begin and end of the whole pipe. Pressure drop in gases and vapor Compressible fluids expands caused by pressure drops (friction) and the velocity will increase. Therefore is the pressure drop along the pipe not constant. SF Pressure drop calculates these pressure drops with an approximate equation (pressure drop at arbitrary heat transfer): We set the pipe friction number as a constant and calculate it with the input-data. The temperature, which is used in the equation, is the average of entrance and exit of pipe. You can calculate pressure drops of gases with the same formula as liquids if the relativ change of density is low (change of density/density = 0.02).

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Process piping systems (a network of specialized tubes and valves used in factories and plants to move liquids or gasses during production) are subject to a phenomenon known as pressure drop. Simply put, pressure drop is the difference in total pressure between two points in a fluid-carrying network. When a liquid material enters one end of a piping system, and leaves the other, pressure drop, or pressure loss in the pipes, will occur. Pressure drops occur in piping systems when fluids encounter obstruction in the pipes, friction, or even an elevation change, such as pushing fluids through a nozzle or valve. When combined, these issues contribute to pressure loss, affecting the efficiency and performance of the piping system. For a given system, calculating the pressure drop can be done with engineering models using the type of fluid, its flow rate, the piping layout and specifications (including pipe diameter), the system component specifications (such as pumps), and more. Calculating pressure drop is essential for maintaining system integrity and diagnosing potential issues.Pressure drop in and of itself is not necessarily bad. Understanding how to calculate it in a specific pipeline allows engineers to properly design a system, and determine variables such as pipe length and diameter, pump specifications, and the types of valves to be used, among other things. However, there are also negative consequences associated with pressure drop if it is not well understood for a particular installation.However, depending on the piping system installation, negative consequences can occur if the pressure drop is not well understood.If there is an excessive pressure drop in a system, the working fluid temperatures increase, and system pumps will need to work harder due to increased energy consumption. Pressure drops can also increase overall system pressure, increasing wear on components and introducing potentially dangerous over-pressure conditions. Pressure drop calculation is crucial in various industries to ensure system efficiency and prevent equipment damage. Accurate pressure drop calculations help in designing and maintaining fluid transport systems effectively. Finally, excessive pressure drop can also render some piping system components inoperable due to inadequate operating pressures, or create damaging system cavitation (also known as vapor bubbles). These negatives and the overall impact of pressure drop are the focus of this article, including the pressure drop equation and pressure drop formula. Why does pressure drop matter?At its most basic level, understanding the pressure drop associated with a specific fluid-carrying network allows process plant engineers to determine the size of the pumps/motors needed and the process pipe diameter required to move a particular type of product through a piping system. The higher the pressure drop in the line, the greater the energy consumed to maintain the desired process flow, requiring a higher

April 14, 2008, 11:11 pressure drop Star-CCM+ #1 norbinou Guest Hi,How can I the pressure drop in Star-CCM+.Thanks April 14, 2008, 21:11 Re: pressure drop Star-CCM+ #2 Name Guest dP=Pin - PoutPout=0 Pa, as Default >> if your outlet pressure is equal to the reference pressure (atmospheric pressure)so dP=PinYour avaraged inlet boundary will give you pressure drop ..Create plot as Area Avaraged.. select your part as inlet boundary, select Pressure as Scalar Value.. then right click and Create Plot and Monitor from Report.. you will get the pressure drop vs the iterations.. April 15, 2008, 06:24 Re: pressure drop Star-CCM+ #3 norbinou Guest ThanksI check it. I'm a new beginner in ccm+, after it was easy in Star-CD. Reference pressure and reference cell under Monitoring (Star-guide).Nevertherless thanks, and what about flow split outlet? April 15, 2008, 07:31 Re: pressure drop Star-CCM+ #4 norbinou Guest ok I check it. The result give only the static pressure drop. I want the total pressure drop.Please who can I calculate the total pressure drop?Thanks CFD users April 15, 2008, 17:35 Re: pressure drop Star-CCM+ #5 Name Guest select the total pressure option as scalar June 4, 2019, 06:48 Starccm simulation plots #6 New Member Jalvathi Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 7 Hello All,I am not very new to Starccm simulations. But the current project in which I am working needs to plot the Pressure drops at various surface areas. My colleague have already run the simulations and the mass flow averaged reports is created and from that the monitor and plot have been created for all the surface areas which are needed. I need to plot the pressure drop in the Y axis with the surface area names in the X axis, so that I can show the Pressure drop at various sections. Can anyone help me to create the Graph?Thanks and regards,Jalvathi. July 19, 2019, 05:09 #7 New Member Arulnambi Palani Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 6 Rep Power: 7 Quote: Originally Posted by jalvathi Hello All,I am not very new to Starccm simulations. But the current project in which I am working needs to plot the Pressure drops at various surface areas. My colleague have already run the simulations and the mass flow averaged reports is created and from that the monitor and plot have been created for all the surface areas which are needed. I need to plot the pressure drop in the Y axis with the surface area names in the X axis, so that I can show the Pressure drop at various sections. Can anyone help me to create the Graph?Thanks and regards,Jalvathi. Hey Hi, I hope your Problem is already sorted out.

Skip to main content Eng-Tips is the largest engineering community on the Internet Intelligent Work Forums for Engineering Professionals Congratulations Toost on being selected by the Eng-Tips community for having the most helpful posts in the forums last week. Way to Go! Home Forums Things Engineering Computer Programs Engineering Programs -Engineering spreadsheets You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Excel Flowrates through Pipe calcs?2 Thread starter brandonbw Start date Oct 4, 2011 Status Not open for further replies. #1 I was curious if anyone had a good excel spreadsheet they could share that solves for the Q through circle and rectangular pipes of different sizes (~4"-12") and materials (ABS, PVC and Iron).B+W Engineering and DesignLos Angeles Civil and Structural Engineering Replies continue below Recommended for you 1 #2 Not an excel spreadsheet but a program called 'SF Pressure Drop 7.0' available from Software-Factory. It is free to try and costs a little over $100 (US. Program was made by Nobert Schmitz (Germany). Allows pipe expansions, contractions, etc. Allows elements to be ganged together and estimate flow and pressure drop. It also seems to have a good database for materials. Can't swear to the accuacy, but I guess it's as good and any other calculator and resonably priced. Thread starter #3 Thanks, that's really nice. Especially since it has a mobile version!B+W Engineering and DesignLos Angeles Civil and Structural Engineering Thread starter #4 After looking at that site closer, I was looking for something that is gravity flow through pipes, not forced pressure piping.B+W Engineering and DesignLos Angeles Civil and Structural Engineering 1 #5 gbam Civil/Environmental Are you looking for full flow discharge? If so, this equation (Manning's) is easy to code.Qff = 0.4644/n * D^2.67 * S^0.5 Vff = 0.5913/n * D^0.67 * S^0.5From FHWA HEC22.For Partial Flow you can use a lookup routine and code a partial flow nomogragh in table form or actually compute the partial flow using the Manning's equation and the area and perimeter for a partial circle.I coded this into visual basic for my calculator. It is pretty straight forward and the excel solver could be used within a spreadsheet. I can upload the partial full pipe geometric equations if you'd like. #6 gbam Civil/Environmental oops should have noted that the "D" is in feet and Q in cfs Thread starter #7 Yes Full Flow Discharge is exactly what I am looking for, I should have been more specific. Putting that into excel would be my goal. Though putting that on my HP48 would be nice too. Any idea how to do this for a rectangle pipe? Example 3" height x 5" width? And D=FT and Q=CFS is what I need.I have been working nonstop on some rush projects that last 2 weeks and can't think straight outside of the designs I am working on.B+W Engineering and DesignLos Angeles Civil and Structural Engineering #8 gbam Civil/Environmental Brandonbw -

Calculation of pressure drop in steam and water lines The pressure drop in a water & steam lines refers to the decrease in pressure that occurs as water/steam flows through a pipe or conduit due to factors such as friction and flow resistance. Several factors influence the magnitude of pressure drop in a water line:Pipe Characteristics: The diameter, length, and roughness of the pipe impact the resistance to flow and consequently the pressure drop. Smaller diameter pipes and longer pipe lengths tend to result in higher pressure drops. Additionally, rougher pipe surfaces create more friction and increase pressure drop compared to smoother surfaces.Flow Rate: The rate at which water/steam flows through the pipe affects the pressure drop. Higher flow rates generally result in higher pressure drops due to increased frictional resistance.Fluid Properties: The physical properties of the water/steam being transported, such as viscosity and density, can influence the pressure drop. However, for water at typical temperatures and pressures, these effects are usually negligible. Pipe Fittings and Valves: The presence of fittings, such as elbows, bends, valves, and other obstructions in the water line, can contribute to pressure drop. These components disrupt the flow and introduce additional resistance. It's important to note that pressure drop calculations for steam lines can be complex and require a comprehensive understanding of steam properties and fluid dynamics. Pressure drop in water line:Head loss in water line for turbulent flow is given asHead loss in meter = 4fLV2 / (2gD) Where, f = Friction loss in pipe, generally varies from 0.005 to 0.007L = Pipe lengthD = Diameter of the pipeg = Acceleration due to gravity, 9.81 m/s2V = Velocity of the fluid Example:A Boiler feed pump is delivering feed water flow 50 TPH to the boiler at a distance of 70 meter.The steam drum height