How to quantitatively analyze the impact of branch pipe resistance on the total flow rate in pipeline network optimization?
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This post was last edited by Desert Fish on 2016-4-3 at 10:33. I am currently working on the optimization of circular water supply networks. It is hoped to conduct a quantitative analysis of the impact of branch pipe resistance on the total flow rate, as well as to determine the rated flow rate and head for each pump when multiple pumps are connected in parallel. Both \"Principles of Chemical Engineering\" and \"Handbook of Chemical Process Design\" are relatively simple; I would appreciate your advice. Thank you!
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And for the series pipeline calculations, there’s nothing complicated – just use the formulas to do the calculations
This post was last edited by Jiangnanyan on 2016-4-5 at 14:17. I. Regarding pipelines: The textbook \"Principles of Chemical Engineering\" only discusses parallel connections, stating that the pressure drops in the individual branches are equal, and the total flow rate is the sum of the flow rates in each branch. According to \"Principles of Chemical Engineering,\" attention must be paid to the following two extreme situations. 1. The resistance of the main pipe can be ignored; the resistance of the branch pipes is the dominant factor. 2. The resistance of the main pipe is dominant, while the resistance of the branch pipes can be ignored. II. Regarding pumps, “Hua Yuan” describes the combined characteristic curve of parallel pumps in just a few lines. III. Request for help: Is there a more detailed explanation, such as examples? Please provide the book title, thank you!