Sizing of steel pipes

Sizing of steel pipes

Calculation of optimal steel pipe diameter (DN) based on fluid velocity. The capacity can be indicated in: kW, kcal/h, BTU and MJ. Delta t is modifiable.

Welcome to our innovative steel pipe sizing program, designed by Itieffe to simplify and streamline the process of choosing the right pipe dimensions based on your specific needs. Pipes play a vital role in a wide range of industries, from engineering and construction to manufacturing and energy. Ensuring that piping is sized correctly is critical to the safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness and reliability of any system.

Our “Steel Pipe Sizing” program is based on advanced calculations and up-to-date technical data, allowing you to precisely select the size of steel pipes according to the specific parameters of your project. Our tool will guide you through the process, taking into account factors such as the potential of the system, which can be expressed in various types of units of measurement and the differential temperature.

The simple interface takes you step-by-step, offering personalized guidance that reflects industry best practices and regulations. You'll save valuable time and reduce the risk of sizing errors that could have costly consequences.

We are confident that our steel pipe sizing program will become an indispensable tool in your decision-making process, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of your piping system. We are excited to accompany you on this journey towards more precise and reliable engineering solutions.

Sizing of steel pipes

Sizing of steel pipes

Process that allows, starting from the potential of the system, to trace the optimal diameter of the pipe based on the speed of the fluid.

The power can be indicated in: kW, kcal / h, BTU and MJ.

The delta t (Δt) is editable.

Instructions

How to proceed

1 – the first thing you need to do is choose the unit of measurement of the system's potential (BTU – kW – kcal/h – MJ) and indicate its value.

2 – indicate the Δt (in °C) referring to the table on the lower left.

3 - let's find the DN (nominal diameter) of the pipe needed based on the water speed by choosing the most indicated in the table at the bottom right.

Let's take an example

Sizing of steel pipes

We have a radiator system with radiators with a capacity of 350.000 kcal / h - the èt we use is equal to 10 ° C.

Let's read the results:

if the pipe is that of the main distribution, the DN 80 pipe, having a speed of 1.87 m / s (red box), could be safely used - if we used the smaller diameters, we would have higher speeds that would lead to dragging noises;

if, on the other hand, we are calculating a secondary branch, it is a good idea to use DN 100 which has a speed of 1.11 m / s;

however, refer to the following table for more details on the recommended speeds.

Repeat for the other branches of the distribution.

Easier than that

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