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CALCULATOR MODULE : Liquid Pipeline Pressure Loss From The Darcy Weisbach Equation ±
Calculate single phase liquid pipeline pressure loss using the Darcy Weisbach equation. `Po = P - (fd L / (ID) + K) 1/2 ρ V^2 + ρ g (zi - zo) ` where : Po = outlet pressure
P = inlet pressure
fd = Darcy friction factor
L = piping length
ID = piping inside diameter
K = total friction loss factor for fittings
ρ = fluid density
V = fluid velocity
g = gravity constant
zi = inlet elevation
zo = outlet elevation The Darcy friction factor can be calculated for - Hagen-Poiseuille laminar flow equation
- original Colebrook White equation
- modified Colebrook White equation
- Prandtl Nikuradse smooth pipe equation
- Blasius smooth pipe equation
- Colebrook smooth pipe equation
- Miller smooth pipe equation
- Konakov smooth pipe equation
- Von Karman rough pipe equation
For low Reynolds numbers Re < 2000, the fluid flow is laminar and the Darcy friction factor should be calculated using the Hagen-Poiseuille laminar flow equation. For high Reynolds numbers Re > 4000, the fluid flow is turbulent and the Darcy friction factor should be calculated using one of the turbulent flow equations. In the transition region 2000 < Re < 4000, the flow is unstable and the friction loss cannot be reliably calculated. The minor loss K factor is used to account for pipeline fittings such as bends, tees, valves etc.. The calculators use the Darcy-Weisbach pressure loss equation. The Fanning friction factor is used with the Fanning pressure loss equation. The transmission factors are commonly used for gas flow. The results for the Darcy and Fanning equations are identical provided that the correct friction factor is used. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Liquid Pipeline Pressure Loss From The Moody Diagram ±
Calculate pressure loss for single phase liquid pipelines and ducts using the Darcy Weisbach version of the Moody Diagram. `fdl = 64/(Re) `
`1/(√fdo) = -2 log10(r/3.7 + 2.51 / (Re √(fdo))) `
`1/(√fdm) = -2 log10(r/3.7 + 2.825 / (Re √(fdm))) ` where : fdl = Hagen-Poiseuille laminar flow equation Darcy friction factor
fdo = original Colebrook White equation Darcy friction factor
fdm = modified Colebrook White equation Darcy friction factor
Re = Reynolds number
r = relative roughness For low Reynolds numbers Re < 2000, the fluid flow is laminar and the Darcy friction factor should be calculated using the Hagen-Poiseuille laminar flow equation. For high Reynolds numbers Re > 4000, the fluid flow is turbulent and the Darcy friction factor should be calculated using one of the turbulent flow equations. In the transition region 2000 < Re < 4000, the flow is unstable and the friction loss cannot be reliably calculated. The minor loss K factor is used to account for pipeline fittings such as bends, tees, valves etc.. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Water Pipeline Pressure Loss From The Hazen Williams Equation ±
Calculate pressure loss for single phase liquid pipelines using the Hazen Williams equation. For SI units `Q = 0.85 c.A.rh^0.63 s^0.54 `
`rh = ID/4 ` where : Q = flow rate
A = cross section area
ID = inside diameter
rh = hydraulic radius
s = channel slope
c = Hazen Williams friction factor The Hazen Williams equation was developed for water pipes. Pipe roughness is accounted for using the Hazen Williams friction factor. The hydraulic radius is the ratio of pipe cross section area over pipe circumference (r/2 = ID/4). Valves, tees and other pipe fittings should be included by adding a minor loss equivalent length to the pipeline length. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Water Open Channel Or Culvert Flow Rate From The Manning Equation ±
Calculate flowrate in circular or rectangular water channels using the Manning equation. `Q = A (rh^2)/3 s^(1/2) / n `
`rh = A/P ` where : Q = flow rate
A = cross section area
P = wetted perimeter
rh = hydraulic radius
s = channel slope
n = Manning friction factor The channel is assumed to be either open, or partly full and at ambient pressure. The head loss equals the change in elevation. Channel roughness is accounted for using the Manning friction factor. The hydraulic radius is the ratio of channel cross section area over the wetted perimeter. Valves, tees and other pipe fittings should be included by adding a minor loss equivalent length to the pipeline length. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : API RP 14E Maximum Erosional Velocity ±
Calculate API RP 14E maximum allowable erosional velocity for platform piping systems. The fluid density can be calculated for single phase gas, single phase liquid, two phase gas liquid, or three phase black oil (gas oil and water). The erosional velocity is calculated from the fluid density and the C Factor. Equation 2.14 in API RP 14E uses FPS units. The API RP 14E calculators have been factored to use SI units. For fluids with no entrained solids a maximum C value of 100 for continuous service, or 125 for intermittent service can be used. For fluids treated with corrosion inhibitor, or for corrosion resistant materials a maximum C value of 150 to 200 may be used for continuous service, and upto 250 for intermittent service. For fluids with solids, the C value should be significantly reduced. Gas oil ratio (GOR) is the ratio of gas moles over oil volume. Gas moles are commonly measured as gas volume at standard conditions (eg SCF or SCM). Water cut is the volume ratio of water in liquid (oil and water). Reference : API 14E Recommended Practice For Design and Installation of Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Water Hammer Transient Pressure ±
Calculate water hammer transient pressure and pressure wave velocity. Water hammer is caused by a sudden reduction of flow rate in liquid pipelines. Water hammer commonly occurs in water pipes, but it can occur in any liquid piping system. The transient pressure is reduced if gas is present in the liquid, or if the effective shut off time is greater than the maximum shut off time. The maximum shut off time is the time taken for the pressure transient to travel to the pipe inlet, and back again. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Transient Pressure Wave Velocity ±
Calculate water hammer transient pressure wave velocity. A sudden reduction of velocity in a liquid pipeline initiates a pressure wave which travels to the pipe inlet, and then back. The wave velocity increases with pipe stiffness. Any gas present in the liquid reduces the pressure wave velocity. The maximum shut off time is the time taken for the pressure transient to travel to the pipe inlet, and back again. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Water Hammer Pipe Diameter Schedule ±
Calculate transient flow pipe inside diameter and internal cross section area from pipe diameter and wall thickness. Use the Result Table option to display a table of the inside diameter and cross section area versus either outside diameter or wall thickness. Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Three Phase Gas Oil Water (Black Oil) Viscosity ±
Calculate dynamic and kinematic viscosity for three phase black oil (gas oil and water). Kinematic viscosity is equal to the dynamic viscosity divided by the density of the fluid. The viscosity of two phase fluids and mixtures can be calculated from the dynamic viscosity and the volume fraction. The gas oil ratio is the ratio of gas moles to oil volume. The gas mass fraction is the ratio of gas mass to total fluid mass. The gas volume fraction is the ratio of gas volume to total fluid volume. Water cut is the ratio of water volume over total liquid volume (equals the water volume fraction in the liquid). Gas volume is dependent on fluid temperature and pressure. Gas oil ratio is often measured as gas standard volume (scf or scm) per oil volume (barrels, gallons, cubic feet or cubic meters). Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Three Phase Gas Oil Water (Black Oil) Density ±
Calculate fluid density for three phase black oil (oil, water and gas). The gas oil ratio is the ratio of gas moles to oil volume. The gas mass fraction is the ratio of gas mass to total fluid mass. The gas volume fraction is the ratio of gas volume to total fluid volume. Water cut is the ratio of water volume over total liquid volume (equals the water volume fraction in the liquid). Gas volume is dependent on fluid temperature and pressure. Gas oil ratio is often measured as gas standard volume (scf or scm) per oil volume (barrels, gallons, cubic feet or cubic meters). Change Module : Related Modules : |
CALCULATOR MODULE : Three Phase Gas Oil Water (Black Oil) Heat Capacity ±
Calculate three phase gas oil water (black oil) heat capacity. Black oil is a three phase mixture of oil, water and gas. Water cut is measured relative to the total liquid volume (gas volume is ignored). Gas oil ratio (GOR) is measured relative to the oil volume at standard conditions (water volume is ignored). Gas oil ratio (GOR) is the ratio of gas moles over liquid volume. Gas moles are commonly measured by standard cubic feet (scf), and stand cubic meters (scm). Gas oil ratio is often measured as gas standard volume (scf or scm) per oil volume (barrels, gallons, cubic feet or cubic meters). Change Module : Related Modules : |