Branched-line pumping system curve help

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To determine the system curve for a branched-line pumping system, it is essential to understand that friction loss remains constant across parallel pipes. The student is seeking clarification on whether calculating the system curve for one branch and then adjusting for the total number of branches is valid. With two pumps running in parallel and uneven flow distribution to five destinations, the student can measure parameters for branches A and B and use these to estimate the overall system curve. The static head is zero, simplifying the calculations. Accurate assessment of the system curve will depend on the correct application of these principles.
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Hi all,

I am a student trying to figure out the system curve for a pipe line system. I know how to calculate friction loss for just one flow, but not for a system of branched flow!

I read a short article online saying that for parallel pipes the friction head is the same for all branches, so in my understanding that I only need to figure out the system curve for one line and then multiply by the number of lines to obtain the total system curve? but I am not sure if the "parallel pipes" system is the same one that I am trying to work on!

I have a quick simplified sketch attached here. In the drawing, the two pumps are running in parallel and the flow is delivered unevenly to 5 destination places. The static head is zero as in there is no elevation difference between the suction side and any of the destination places. I only have the means to measure pipe length, fittings and current flow rate for branch A and B, as well as the pressure at Destination A and B in the drawing here. Is the process for figuring out the system curve the same as described in the last paragragh, which I figure out the system for A and B, add them together and multiply by 4?

Wsotz


Please help me how to figure all the system curve!

Thank you!
 
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