Oil Pipes - Recommended Flow Velocities
The table below can be used when designing oil pipes:
| Oil Application | Oil Flow Velocity | |
|---|---|---|
| m/s | ft/s | |
| Suction lines for pumps | < 0.5 | < 1.6 |
| Suction lines for pumps at low pressures | 0.1 - 0.2 | 0.3 - 0.65 |
| Discharge lines for booster pumps | 1.0 - 2.0 | 3.3 - 6.5 |
| Discharge lines for burner pumps | < 1.0 | < 3.3 |
Values depends on the viscosity of the oil - typical qualities like benzol, gas oil ..
Heavier oils with higher viscosities requires lower velocities - but can be compensated with heating and heat tracing.
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