Given the pipe diameter and pressure, how to calculate the flow velocity?
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N1 pipeline, DN25, leads to a storage tank; the tank is kept under a nitrogen seal using a breather valve. I need to calculate the minimum and maximum flow rates for the N1 pipeline. I’m new to such calculations and would appreciate some guidance on how to approach this
Maximum flow rate: When the entire pipe is open and the pressure is at the pipeline pressure, the flow rate can be calculated. Minimum flow rate: With nitrogen sealing in place, no additional nitrogen is needed; the flow rate is 0. @*nht1 I’m not sure if this is correct
If the pressures at both ends and the pipe diameter are known, the flow rate and velocity can be calculated; if only the pressure on one side is known, it may not be possible to calculate them