[L5]_Pipe Sizing & Design Flashcards
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What are the two (2) common types of copper pipe used for above and below ground potable water systems?
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- Type ‘L’ copper piping
- Type ‘K’ copper piping
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What is the simplest route to calculate a piping system maximum pressure loss?
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Pressure loss is based on the longest & highest pressure loss fluid route.
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What is the roughness factor difference between a New Steel Pipe and a Badly Corroded Pipe?
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140C down to 100C roughness factor
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What equation is expressed shown below?
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Bernoulli’s Equation
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What is the long form formula for Total Dynamic Head (TDH)?
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What is the short form formula for Total Dynamic Head (TDH)?
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TDH = h(discharge) - h(suction)
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What is the conversion from equivalent feet to psia?
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Head Pressure (psia) = [Pressure (FT) * 0.433]
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What is the expressed formula for a piping system total pressure drop?
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PD(total) = PD(pipe)+PD(vf)+PD(equip)+NPSH/Vertical Height
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What are the three (3) piping pressure drop calculation methods?
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- Rough Estimation Method
- Equivalent Length Method
- K-Value Method
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What is the formula for K-Value method for a piping system?
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PD(vf) = k * [V2/ (2*g)]
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If a 6-inch standard 90-degree elbow would produce a pressure loss value that
would be equivalent to 16-feet of 3-inch piping?
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Standard Tee through Side Outlet
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IND405
What would be the fitting equivalent piping pressure loss for a ½-Closed Gate Valve which is installed on a 3-inch diameter pipe?
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48-feet equivalent piping loss
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What are the top eight (8) most important pipe types?
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- PVC
- CPVC
- Galvanized
- Cooper
- Stainless Steel
- Concrete
- PEX
- HDPE
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What is the maximum allowed temperature for PVC piping systems?
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A maximum internal temperature of 140-degrees (F)
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What is the maximum allowed temperature for CPVC piping systems?
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A maximum internal temperature of 200-degrees (F)
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