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#1 sundart

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 12:51 PM

Oil line from one to other end  ,how to calculate for liqiud and gas. pigging run time, I know flow rate and dia of pipe and distance , which type of formula or equation to be used. by manual method.pl reply

 

can any one check this equation

 

Pig run time in Minutes = (D/2 * D/2) *3.14*12*7.48*L

                                             1728 * Q

 

L= length in feet

Q=flow in GPM

D= Dia of pipe in inch.


Edited by sundart, 29 May 2013 - 07:53 AM.


#2 breizh

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Posted 25 May 2013 - 06:42 PM   Best Answer

Consider these resources to support your query .

 t # V/Q with t :time, V volume of the pipe and Q the flow rate of fluid applied !

 

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#3 Shivshankar

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Posted 26 May 2013 - 05:08 AM

Sundart,

 

Hope this helps you. 

 

http://www.cheresour...peline-pigging/

 

Once you find velocity parameter,  you can find time.

 

Regards

Shivshankar

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Edited by Shivshankar, 26 May 2013 - 05:17 AM.





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