Pressure at end of pipe with 14 gpm flow

Thread starter gribblepig
Start date Nov 10, 2011
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SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on calculating the pressure at the end of a 2-inch PVC pipe with a flow rate of 14 gallons per minute (gpm) over a distance of 35 feet from the pump. The key takeaway is that static pressure at the end of an open pipe is zero, indicating that dynamic pressure must be considered for accurate calculations. Users are encouraged to apply fluid dynamics principles to determine the pressure drop due to friction and other factors along the pipe length.

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Understanding of fluid dynamics principles
Knowledge of pressure calculations in piping systems
Familiarity with PVC pipe specifications
Basic skills in using flow rate measurements

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This discussion is beneficial for engineers, plumbers, and anyone involved in fluid mechanics or pipe system design, particularly those working with PVC piping and flow calculations.

Nov 10, 2011

gribblepig

I am trying to learn how to calculate pressure at the end of a pipe. The pipe is 2" PVc and has a flow rate of 14 gpm at the end of a 35' run from the pump. How do I calculate pressure at this point?