How to calculate pressure for gas pipe?

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This discussion focuses on calculating the required pressure at a connection point in a gas pipeline, specifically for nitrogen (N2) gas. Key resources mentioned include the Moody diagram from undergraduate fluids textbooks and technical papers such as "Compressed Air and Gas Data" by Ingersoll-Rand and "Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipe" (Crane Technical Paper 410). Participants emphasize the importance of accounting for pressure drops, fittings, and valves in calculations, and suggest using a spreadsheet for organization and accuracy. The mass flow rate provided is 0.008 kg/sec, which is essential for further calculations like the Reynolds number.

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  • Understanding of the Moody diagram for pressure drop calculations
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  • Study the Moody diagram and its application in pressure drop calculations
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  • Review "Compressed Air and Gas Data" by Ingersoll-Rand for gas flow characteristics
  • Explore "Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipe" (Crane Technical Paper 410) for detailed guidance on fittings and valves
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This discussion is beneficial for engineers, particularly those involved in gas pipeline design, fluid dynamics, and pressure calculations, as well as students studying fluid mechanics.

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Hello all,
Thank you for reading my topic. My client asked me to make calculation sheet for gas pipeline like the image below. Can someone help me to make this? (i'm new in this system, need to learn and study. So please help me)

How to calculate the required pressure at connection point if knowing pressure outlet, pipe diameter, length of gas (N2 – Nitrogen) pipe like image below? (Neglect pressure loss through fittings, valve and deferent high level of connection point and end point)

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This was in your undergrad fluids book. It's in the chapter with the Moody diagram.

Hint 1: If the total pressure drop is more than a few percent, you will need to calculate in sections. There should be something about this in your fluids book.

Hint 2: You cannot ignore fittings and valves.

Hint 3: Some excellent resources in addition to your fluids book:
Compressed Air and Gas Data, by Ingersoll-Rand
Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipe, Crane Technical Paper 410

Hint 4: Use a spreadsheet.
 
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jrmichler said:
This was in your undergrad fluids book. It's in the chapter with the Moody diagram.

Hint 1: If the total pressure drop is more than a few percent, you will need to calculate in sections. There should be something about this in your fluids book.

Hint 2: You cannot ignore fittings and valves.

Hint 3: Some excellent resources in addition to your fluids book:
Compressed Air and Gas Data, by Ingersoll-Rand
Flow of Fluids Through Valves, Fittings, and Pipe, Crane Technical Paper 410

Hint 4: Use a spreadsheet.
Thanks for your reply and hits. As i said I'm new in this system. So can you step by step guide me how to calculate it?
 
What is the mass flow rate?
 
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Chestermiller said:
What is the mass flow rate?
The mass flow rate is 0.008 kg/sec sir
 
medo said:
The mass flow rate is 0.008 kg/sec sir
Based on that and the other data you presented, what is the Reynolds number for the flow?
 

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