A pumped fluid distribution system is being designed to deliver 400 gal/min of water to a cooling system in a power generation plant. Use the figure below to make an initial selection of Schedule 40 pipe sizes for the suction and discharge lines for the system. Also, solve for the actual average velocity of flow for each pipe. DN (mm) NPS (in) 200 125 Suction lines 90 2 50 Discharge lines 32- 25- 15 20 30 40 200 00 2000 00 600 s00 100 1000 Volune Flow Rate, Qalnin 8 10 15 20 25 30 40 60 0 100 150 200 300 400 500600 800 1000 1200 2000 +++++ ++- Volume Flow Rer, Qmh ++++++++++ +

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8. A pumped fluid distribution system is being designed to deliver 400 gal/min of water to a
cooling system in a power generation plant. Use the figure below to make an initial selection
of Schedule 40 pipe sizes for the suction and discharge lines for the system. Also, solve for
the actual average velocity of flow for each pipe.
DN (mm) NPS (in)
250
200-
150 -
6
125-
Suction lines
100 -
4
3.
65
2
50E
2
Discharge lines
40 -
32 -
25 E
15
15 20
30 40
60
200
400
600 S00
2000
4000
6000 S00
80
100
10
Volume Flow Rate, Qallmin)
8 10
15
20 25 30 40
+++++ +++
60
80 100
150 200
300 400 500600 800 1000 1200
2000
+++++ +++++
Volame Flow Rate, Q (mVh)
Transcribed Image Text:8. A pumped fluid distribution system is being designed to deliver 400 gal/min of water to a cooling system in a power generation plant. Use the figure below to make an initial selection of Schedule 40 pipe sizes for the suction and discharge lines for the system. Also, solve for the actual average velocity of flow for each pipe. DN (mm) NPS (in) 250 200- 150 - 6 125- Suction lines 100 - 4 3. 65 2 50E 2 Discharge lines 40 - 32 - 25 E 15 15 20 30 40 60 200 400 600 S00 2000 4000 6000 S00 80 100 10 Volume Flow Rate, Qallmin) 8 10 15 20 25 30 40 +++++ +++ 60 80 100 150 200 300 400 500600 800 1000 1200 2000 +++++ +++++ Volame Flow Rate, Q (mVh)
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