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Wave Speed in Pipeline
Where:
π β Wave Speed
πΎ
π
Β β Adiabatic Bulk Modulus of fluid
π β Density of fluid
πΈ β Modulus of Elasticity for Steel Pipe (psi)
π· β Pipe Diameter (in)
π‘ β Pipe Wall Thickness (in)
π β Poissonβs Ratio (0.30 for Steel)
π β coefficient for type of pipe support
Pipe anchorage only at the upstream end =Β
Pull pipe restraint from axial movement = (1 β π
2
)
Longitudinal expansion joints along the pipeline = (1.0)
πΎ
π
Β β Adiabatic Bulk Modulus
π β Pressure (psig)
π β Temperature (Β°π ) = (β + 460)
π΄ππΌ β API gravity of liquid @ 60β
π΄ = 1.286×10
6
π΅ = 13.55
πΆ = 4.122×10
4
π· = 4.53×10
3
πΈ = 10.59
πΉ = 3.228
Input Parameter
To create a new case, click the βAdd Caseβ button
Select the Wave Speed in Pipeline application from the Miscellaneous module list.
Enter Case Name, Location, Date and any necessary notes.
Fill out all required fields.
Make sure the values you are inputting are in the correct units.
Click the CALCULATE button.
Nominal Pipe Size (in)
Nominal Wall Thickness (in)
Product Type
Pipe Type
Liquid Specific Gravity
Liquid Temperature (Β°F)
Pressure (psi)
Outputs/Reports
View the results.
If an input parameter needs to be edited be sure to hit the CALCULATE button after the change.
To SAVE, fill out all required case details then click the SAVE button.
To rename an existing file, click the SAVE As button. Provide all case info then click SAVE.
To generate a REPORT, click the REPORT button.
The user may export the Case/Report by clicking the Export to Excel/PowerPoint icon.
To delete a case, click the DELETE icon near the top of the widget.
Adiabatic Bulk Modulus (psi)
Wave Speed in Pipeline (ft/sec)
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