Pressure Drop Due To Pipework.xls

GIVEN:
Flow req. (m3/hr) -
Flow req. (m3/s) -
Velocity   (m/s ) -
Pipe Dia. (m.) -
Corrected pipe dia. (m.) -
Corrected velocity (m/s) -
Static Head (m)  (  + / - )
Density of fluid (kg/m3) -
Viscosity of fluid (cp) -
Pipe length   L  (m) -

Fittings  -
NRV ( Swing check )
No. of 450 - elbow
No. of 900 - elbow
No. of 1800 - close return bends
No. of Tee used as elbow
No. of Gate valve ( open )
No. of Globe valve ( open )
Std. Tee
Sudden enlargement ( d/D = 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 )
Sudden contraction   ( d/D = 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 )
Equivalent pipe length for fitting(m)-
Total pipe length L+ Le ( m ) -
Reynolds No.(NRe) -
Roughness of pipe 'e' (Micrometer)
Friction factor -

CALCULATE:
Static Head ( m) -
Velocity Head (m) -
Frictional head (m ) -
Total head (m.of liq.column)
Pump discharge pressure
POWER REQUIRED
Pump efficiency
Pump Power
Motor efficiency
Motor required

Calculation Reference
Pipework Design

Piping Manual

Analysis of Pipework