The issue with the steam pipe diameter
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The steam consumption is 1400 kg/h and the pressure is 0.6 MPa; how do I calculate the pipe diameter? What formula to use? Who can help calculate this? Thank you
Once the steam flow rate is selected, the pipe diameter can be determined using the formula: flow rate = flow speed * cross-sectional area
For low-pressure steam, the pipe diameter is calculated based on a flow velocity of 15~20 m/s. The density of steam at 0.6 MPa is approximately 3.2 kg/m3; therefore, a DN100 pipe is suitable.
The main problem is that it’s not clear what the appropriate flow rate range is for different materials!
Select the steam flow rate from the relevant data, and then determine the pipe diameter using the formula: flow rate = flow speed * cross-sectional area