Thanks for all the response.
the type of pump is a plunger triplex pump. the fluid being pumped is crude.
i never realize that this type of pump requires such a high pressure at the suction too (vendor asked for 3.5 psi - not including acceleration loss). maybe this will be another topic...
Hi,
I am trying to calculate PSV that is located at a pd pump discharge, that is routed back to the suction. the psv is sized based on blocked outlet. i understand for the inlet line, i have to meet the 3% set pressure line loss. but i don't know how to calculate the outlet line. do i need...
