Chapter 6, Problem 6.55PP

For Problems 6.55-6.57, use Fig. 6.3 O to specify suitable Schedule 40 pipe sizes for carrying the given volume flow rate of water in the suction line and in the discharge line of a pumped distribution system. Select the pipe sizes both above and below the curve for the given flow rate| and then calculate the actual velocity of flow in each.

Suction Line

Discharge Line

Volume Flow Rate

Pipe

Velocity

Pipe

Velocity

gal/min

m³/h

Size (in)

ft/s

m/s

Size (in)

ft/s

m/s

10

2.3

1

3.7

11

%

6.0

1.8

100

22.7

2%

6.7

2.0

2

9.6

2.9

500

114

5

8.0

2.4

3%

162

4.9

2000

454

8

12.8

3.9

6

22.2

6.8