Pipeline flow problem
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It is a process water pipeline with a DN500 diameter; the pipeline pressure is 4 bar, the maximum flow rate is 460 m3/h, and the measured flow velocity is 0.6 m/s. Why is the traffic so low?
The pressure is low; no issues seem to be present with this flow rate. Does the poster think that increasing the flow rate can boost the volume of flow?
Yeah, with this pressure, it shouldn’t be only 460 m3/h. Please check what’s wrong
The flow rate is too slow; how can I increase it? Or is the DN500 pipe blocked?
Flow rate is related to the pipe length, suction head, and head pressure
Your pipe diameter is large, so the flow rates are low
To identify the issue, it is necessary to consider both the characteristics of the pipeline and those of the pump; first, one must check what the performance parameters of the pump are
Pump flow rate: 1260 m3/h, head: 44 m, power: 220 KW