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General Engineering Data
( (
It follows that,
Ka = Kb da
4
(ƒ (
Equation 5
L Equation 4 db
K=
D Subscript “a” defines K and d with reference to the internal diameter
The ratio L/D is the equivalent length, in pipe diameters of straight of the connecting pipe.
pipe, that will cause the same pressure drop as the obstruction
Subscript “b” defines K and d with reference to the internal diameter
under the same flow conditions. Since the resistance coefficient K
of the pipe for which the values of K were established, as given in the
is constant for all conditions of flow, the value of L/D for any given
foregoing list of pipe schedule numbers.
valve or fitting must necessarily vary inversely with the change in
2 friction factor for different flow conditions.
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hL = 0.0962 ( p(
μLv
d2
Equation 8
3
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Nominal Size 1/2” 3/4” 1” 11/4” 11/2” 2” 21/2” 3” 4” 5 , 6” 8” 10-14” 16-22” 24-36”
Friction Factor (ƒT) .026 .024 .022 .021 .020 .019 .018 .017 .016 .015 .014 .013 .012 .011
0.25
ƒT =
(
Formulas For Calculating K Factor For Valves and Fittings with Reduced Port* [( ] 2
log ε/D
3.7
Formula 1 Formula 6
( K
0.8 sin θ (1 - β2(
( K2 = 14 + Formula 2 + Formula 4
2 K β
K2 = = 14
β 4
β
K1 + 0.5 sin θ (1 - β2( + (1 - β2(
2
2
Formula 2 K2 =
β4
0.5(1 - β2( sin θ
2 K1
K2 = = Formula 7
β 4
β4
Formula 3 K1
K2 = + β (Formula 2 + Formula 4) When θ = 180º
β4
(
2.6 sin θ (1 - β2(
(
[ [
2
( ( d1 2 a1
d1
(1 - β (
2
2
K β= β 2= =
K2 = = 14 d2 d2 a2
β4 β
Formula 5 • Subscript 1 defines dimensions and coefficients with reference to
the smaller diameter.
K
K2 = 14 + Formula 1 + Formula 3 • Subscript 2 refers to the larger diameter.
β
K2 =
2 [
K1 + sin θ 0.8 (1 - β2( + 2.6 (1 - β2(
2
[
β4
• Use K furnished by valve or fitting supplier when available
K1 = 100ƒT K1 = 50ƒT
If: b = 1, q = 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K1 = 8 ƒT Minimum pipe velocity Minimum pipe velocity
b < 1 and q ⋜ 45° . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K2 = Formula 5 (fps) for full disc lift (fps) for full disc lift
b < 1 and 45° < q ⋜ 180°. . . . . . . . .K2 = Formula 6 = 35√v = 60√v except
U/L listed = 100 √v
α = 5º α = 15º
if: b = 1...K1 = 150ƒT if: b = 1...K1 = 55ƒT
Sizes 2 to 8” ... K = 40ƒT 120ƒT
Sizes 10 to 14” ... K = 30ƒT 90ƒT
All globe and angle valves,
whether reduced seat or throttled, Sizes 16 to 48” ... K = 20ƒT 60ƒT
If: b < 1 . . . K2 = Formula 7 Minimum pipe velocity
80 √v 30 √v
(fps) for full disc lift =
5
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if: if:
K = 420 ƒT K = 75 ƒT
b = 1. . .K1 = 400 ƒT b = 1. . .K1 = 200 ƒT
Minimum pipe velocity Minimum pipe velocity
b < 1 . . .K2 = Formula 7 b < 1 . . .K2 = Formula 7 (fps) for full disc lift (fps) for full disc lift
Minimum pipe velocity Minimum pipe velocity = 15 √v = 35 √v
(fps) for full disc lift (fps) for full disc lift
= 55 b2 √v = 75 b2 √v Ball Valves
If: b = 1, q = 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K1 = 3 ƒT
b < 1 and q ⋜ 45° . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K2 = Formula 5
b < 1 and 45° < q ⋜ 180°. . . . . . . . .K2 = Formula 6
if: if:
b = 1. . .K1 = 300 ƒT b = 1. . .K1 = 350 ƒT Butterfly Valves
b < 1 . . .K2 = Formula 7 b < 1 . . .K2 = Formula 7
Minimum pipe velocity (fps) for full disc lift
= 60 b2√v
Diaphragm Valves
if: if:
b = 1. . .K1 = 55 ƒT b = 1. . .K1 = 55 ƒT
b < 1 . . .K2 = Formula 7 b < 1 . . .K2 = Formula 7
Minimum pipe velocity (fps) for full disc lift
Weir: Straight Through
= 140 b2 √v
b = 1. . .K1 = 149 ƒT b = 1. . .K1 = 39 ƒT
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K = 30ƒT K = 16ƒT
90º 60ƒT
K = 50ƒT
7
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Nomenclature
α = cross sectional area of pipe or orifice, or P = pressure, in pounds per square inch b = ratio of small to large diameter in
flow area in valve, in square inches gauge orifices and nozzles, and contractions
or enlargements in pipes
Cv = flow coefficient for valves: expresses flow Q = rate of flow, in gallons per minute
rate in gallons per minute of 60 F water Δ = differential between two points
with 1.0 psi pressure drop across valve q = rate of flow, in cubic feet per second at
flowing conditions p = weight density of fluid, pounds
D = internal diameter of pipe, in feet per cubic ft
q’ = rate of flow, in cubic feet per second at
d = internal diameter of pipe, in inches standard conditions (14.7 psia and 60F) p’ = density of fluid grams per cubic
centimeter
ƒT = friction factor in zone of complete S = specific gravity of liquids at specified
turbulence temperature relative to water at standard θ = angle of convergence or divergence in
temperature (60 F) enlargements or contractions in pipes
g = acceleration of gravity = 32.2 feet per
second per second Sg = specific gravity of a gas relative to air =
the ratio of the molecular weight of the
H = total head, in feet of fluid gas to that of air Subscripts for Diameter
h = static pressure head existing at a point, in T = absolute temperature, in degrees Rankine ( I ) . . . defines smaller diameter
feet of fluid (460 + t) ( 2 ) . . . defines larger diameter
hL = loss of static pressure head due to fluid t = temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit
flow, in feet of fluid Subscripts for Fluid Property
V = specific volume of fluid, in cubic feet per ( I ) . . . defines inlet (upstream) condition
K = resistance coefficient or velocity head loss pound
in the formula, hL = KV2/2g ( 2 ) . . . defines outlet (downstream) condition
v = mean velocity of flow, in feet per second
L = length of pipe, in feet
W = rate of flow, in pounds per hour
L/D = equivalent length of a resistance to flow,
in pipe diameters
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