Your sizing must account for future modifications. A common question in the Module 3 PDF is: "If you double the flow rate, what happens to pressure drop?" In turbulent flow, pressure drop quadruples (proportional to ( V^2 )). Always size for 10-20% future capacity.
Your sizing must account for future modifications. A common question in the Module 3 PDF is: "If you double the flow rate, what happens to pressure drop?" In turbulent flow, pressure drop quadruples (proportional to ( V^2 )). Always size for 10-20% future capacity.