Flow of Fluids Excel Workbook

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Pump Affinity Laws

The pump affinity laws describe how the performance of centrifugal pumps changes with variations in speed, impeller diameter, and brake horsepower (BHP). The affinity laws are useful for resizing pumps or for understanding the impact of operational changes on a pump's performance.

1. Impact of Speed on Flow: ( Q_2 = Q_1 \times \left(\frac{N_2}{N_1}\right)^2 ) where ( Q ) is flow rate and ( N ) is rotational speed (RPM).

2. Impact of Speed on Head: ( H_2 = H_1 \times \left(\frac{N_2}{N_1}\right)^2 ) where ( H ) is the head in feet or meters.

3. Impact of Speed on BHP: ( BHP_2 = BHP_1 \times \left(\frac{N_2}{N_1}\right)^3 )

4. Impact of Impeller Diameter on Flow: ( Q_2 = Q_1 \times \left(\frac{D_2}{D_1}\right)^3 ) where ( D ) is the impeller diameter.

5. Impact of Impeller Diameter on Head: ( H_2 = H_1 \times \left(\frac{D_2}{D_1}\right)^2 )

6. Impact of Impeller Diameter on BHP: ( BHP_2 = BHP_1 \times \left(\frac{D_2}{D_1}\right)^4 )

7. Pump Brake Horsepower is calculated by: ( BHP = \frac{\eta \times Q \times g \times H}{3968.5} ) where ( \eta ) is the pump efficiency, ( Q ) is the flow rate in gallons per minute (gpm), ( g ) is the acceleration due to gravity (32.2 ft/s²), and ( H ) is the total dynamic head in feet.

8. Pump Efficiency can be calculated using the above equations, taking into account the actual versus the ideal conditions.

Flow of Water through Schedule 40 Steel Pipe

The flow of water through Schedule 40 steel pipe can be calculated using the Hazen-Williams equation for laminar flow or the Darcy-Weisbach equation for turbulent flow. The equations account for factors like pipe roughness, length, and the flow regime (laminar or turbulent).

1. For pipe other than Schedule 40, adjust the hydraulic radius and roughness coefficient accordingly.

2. For different temperatures and pressures, use the appropriate fluid properties and ensure that the pipeline is designed to withstand these conditions.

3. To calculate the actual volume flow from standard to actual conditions, consider the temperature effects on viscosity and density of water.

Flow of Air through Schedule 40 Steel Pipe

Similar to water, airflow can be calculated using the principles of fluid dynamics. The Reynolds number will determine whether the flow is laminar or turbulent, which affects the frictional factors used in the calculations.

2. For different temperatures and pressures, account for the changes in air density (using the ideal gas law).

3. To convert from standard to actual conditions, apply the appropriate correction factors for temperature and pressure.

Conversion Tables

The conversion tables provided in ZZ are a list of formulas or factors that can be used to convert between different units of measurement, such as length, area, volume, velocity, mass, mass flow rate, energy, work, heat, power, weight density, temperature, and viscosity. These conversions are essential for accurate calculations in engineering and science.

Disclaimer

The provided disclaimer outlines the limitations of use and liability regarding the software associated with these calculations. It is important to read and understand such disclaimers before using any tool or software, especially in professional or safety-critical contexts.