A liquid flows through a pipe as shown above at a rate of 21271 lbm/hr.
Assume the system is frictionless
Given:
β’ The density of water is 62.4 lbm/ft3
β’ The specific gravity of the fluid is 0.85
β’ Pressure gauge readings are in psig and P1 = 100 psig
β’ The inside diameters are as follows: at P1=1.5 inches; at P2=5.5 in
; at P3=3 in
β’ The piping system dimensions are as follows: L1=22ft; L2=48ft; L3=
75ft; L4=14ft; L5=20ft;
What is the volumetric flow, ft3/s, through the pipe?
.111
What is the volumetric flow, gpm, through the pipe?
50
What is the velocity, ft/s, at P1? 9.05
What is the velocity, ft/s, at P2? .673
What is the velocity, ft/s, at P3? 2.26
What is the pressure at P2, psig? 82.79
What is the pressure at P3, psig? 95.29