Question on combining 2 streams of different pressure

[sero2000]

Homework Statement

Well I was given an assignment to find ways to solve the the problem of how to mix the 2 streams in the digram together at the lowest cost possible.

The pressures of the 2 streams that are being mixed together are 10 bar and 30 bar

The fear is that instead of combining into 1 stream, the flow from the 30 bar will flow into the 10bar stream and damage the pump

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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

The only way i can think of so far is to just add in a tank at the intersection where the 2 streams meet to store both streams before i pump them out as 1 combined stream. But however i don't think it is very cost effective. So i stuck to as how i can continue.

 

[Astronuc]

What about using a throttling process on the high pressure line.

Also, think about relationship between pressure (and pressure drop) and fluid velocity, e.g., Bernoulli's equation.

Certainly the two streams would have to enter a chamber with a pressure less than 10 bar.

 

[sero2000]

What about using a throttling process on the high pressure line.

Also, think about relationship between pressure (and pressure drop) and fluid velocity, e.g., Bernoulli's equation.

Certainly the two streams would have to enter a chamber with a pressure less than 10 bar.

Hey thanks for the reply :D

Hmmm... By throttling process do u mean adding in a throttling valve? I am not sure if i gt it right but a throttling valve will change the velocity of the fluid and so based Bernoulli's equation the pressure would also change?.

Also while searching i also came across Pressure Reducing Valves PRV.

Is there a difference between the the throttling valves and the PRV?

 

[Relay]

If you are worried about the low pressure pump, just protect it with a check valve. As long as the pressure at the mixing point is less than 10 bar, you won't have a problem.