dannyo
Chemical
- Aug 22, 2001
- 28
Hi all! I have a problem with my calculations. A customer has a boiler operating @ 1385 psi. For blowdown (to atmospheric tank) they intend to open a valve on a line attached to the boiler (connected to blowdown tank) and I'm trying to calculate the maximum flow possible through the 1.5" line.
I know that volumetric flow = velocity * area, but I'm unsure how to calculate either the velocity or the volumetric flow. Should I use an orifice calculation or would bernoulli's equation suit me better. I have calculated the flow possible by using an orifice calc., but am skeptical (it seems really high).
If more info is needed, or I need to clarify my problem, please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Dan
I know that volumetric flow = velocity * area, but I'm unsure how to calculate either the velocity or the volumetric flow. Should I use an orifice calculation or would bernoulli's equation suit me better. I have calculated the flow possible by using an orifice calc., but am skeptical (it seems really high).
If more info is needed, or I need to clarify my problem, please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Dan