How much does a 3" pipe flow?
Racer
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Re: How much does a 3" pipe flow? (Phil97SVT)
Difficult to say for sure as a lot affects flow through a pipe. One of the biggest factors is pressure. The higher the pressure, the greater the flow. Similarly, the fewer the bends in the pipe, the greater the flow (each bend causes a pressure drop). The type of material flowing through the pipe is also a big factor (air vs. water for instance)
If we assume a straight pipe and no friction losses....
then a 3" pipe carrying air under 5 psi then the flow rate would be about 2,315 cfm. The same pipe, but with a pressure of 1 psi would flow approximately 1,035 cfm. The same pipe flowing water under 10 psi would flow approximately 112 cfm.
As you can see, it is not an easy question to answer. If you can give me more information, then I can give you a reasonable number.
:cheers:
If we assume a straight pipe and no friction losses....
then a 3" pipe carrying air under 5 psi then the flow rate would be about 2,315 cfm. The same pipe, but with a pressure of 1 psi would flow approximately 1,035 cfm. The same pipe flowing water under 10 psi would flow approximately 112 cfm.
As you can see, it is not an easy question to answer. If you can give me more information, then I can give you a reasonable number.
:cheers:
