A.R. Aude

This equation is accurate for Reynolds numbers in a range of Re:
– 6,000 to 130,000 for 8″ and 12″ crude oil lines.
– over 57,000 for 6″ and 8″ refined product lines.
This equation is limited to certain range of products and Reynolds numbers. In addition, no roughness factor is considered.

Flow Rate
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Upstream Pressure

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Downstream Pressure

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Internal Diameter

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πΎπ‘‰Β βˆ’ Kinematic Viscosity[ft2/sec]
𝐻1Β βˆ’ Upstream Elevation[ft]
𝐻2Β βˆ’ Downstream Elevation[ft]
𝐡 βˆ’ Flow Rate[ft/sec]
π·βˆ’Pipe Internal Diameter[in]
𝐿 βˆ’ Pipeline Length[mi]
𝐺 βˆ’ Liquid Specific Gravity
βˆ†π‘ƒ βˆ’ Pressure Drop[psi]
𝑃1Β βˆ’ Upstream Pressure[psi]
𝑃2Β βˆ’ Downstream Pressure[psi]

 

Input Parameters

1. To create a new case, click the β€œAdd Case” button
2. Select the Unknown and desired Flow Equation.
3. Enter Case Name, Location, Date and any necessary notes.
4. Fill out all required fields.
5. Make sure the values you are inputting are in the correct units.
6. Click the CALCULATE button.
β€’ Flowing Temperature(Β°F)
β€’ Liquid Specific Gravity
β€’ Upstream Pressure(psig)
β€’ Kinematic Viscosity
β€’ Internal Pipe Diameter(in)
β€’ Length of Pipeline(mi)
β€’ Upstream Elevation(ft)
β€’ Downstream Elevation(ft)
 

Outputs/Reports

  1. View the results.
  2. If an input parameter needs to be edited be sure to hit the CALCULATE button after the change.
  3. To SAVE, fill out all required case details then click the SAVE button.
  4. To rename an existing file, click the SAVE As button. Provide all case info then click SAVE.
  5. To generate a REPORT, click the REPORT button.
  6. The user may export the Case/Report by clicking the Export to Excel/PowerPoint icon.
  7. To delete a case, click the DELETE icon near the top of the widget.
  • Flow Rate(ft/sec.)
  • Transmission Factor
  • Velocity(ft/sec.)
  • Upstream Pressure(psi)
  • Transmission Factor
  • Velocity(ft/sec.)
  • Downstream Pressure(psi)
  • Transmission Factor
  • Velocity(ft/sec.)
  • Internal Pipe Diameter(in)
  • Transmission Factor
  • Velocity(ft/sec.)
Flow Rate

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Upstream Pressure

PLTB Hydraulics-Liquid 2.5_Output Upstream Revision_07232020.png
 

Downstream Pressure

PLTB Hydraulics-Liquid 2.5_Output Downstream Revision_07232020.png
 

Internal Pipe DiameterΒ 

PLTB Hydraulics-Liquid 2.5_Output IPD Revision_07232020.png
 

Related Links

Pipeline HUB β€” User Resources

Table of Contents
Table of Pages
Table of Contents
  1. Pipeline HUB User Resources
  2. AC Mitigation PowerTool
  3. API Inspector's Toolbox
  4. Horizontal Directional Drilling PowerTool
  5. Crossings Workflow
  6. Hydrotest PowerTool
  7. Pipeline Toolbox
  8. Encroachment Manager
  9. PRCI AC Mitigation Toolbox
  10. PRCI RSTRENG
  11. RSTRENG+
  12. Ad-hoc Analysis
  13. Database Import
  14. Data Availability Dashboard
  15. ESRI Map
  16. Report Builder
  17. Crossings Workflow
  18. Hydrotest PowerTool
  19. Investigative Dig PowerTool
  20. Hydraulics PowerTool
  21. External Corrosion Direct Assessment Procedure - RSTRENG
  22. Canvas
  23. Definitions
  24. Pipe Schedule and Specifications Tables