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American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers Guide, 1929
If it is desired to determine the capacity of a pipe for any other length than 100 ft. or for any initial pressure other than 1 lb. Tables .2 and 3 are used.
To determine the capacity of any pipe under initial pressure other than 1 lb., multiply the capacity given in Table 2 by the pressure factor in Column 2 opposite the required pressure indicated in Column 1.
To determine the capacity for any length other than 100 ft., multiply the capacity given in Table 2 by the length factor in Column B opposite the required length in Column A.
Example.--What is the capacity of a 140 ft. 4 in. pipe with an initial pressure of 1 lb. and pressure drop of 2 oz. in the 140 ft.?
Solution.--From Table 2 it is found that the capacity of a 100 ft. 4 in. pipe with 1 lb. initial pressure and 2 oz. pressure drop, is 3475 sq. ft. Multiplying this value by 0.841 the constant for a 140 ft. length as given in Table 3 gives 2922 the capacity for the given conditions.
Example.--What is the capacity of a 100 ft. 4 in. pipe with 2 lb. initial pressure and pressure drop of 1 oz.?
Solution.---From Table 2, find 2457, the capacity of the 4 in. pipe with 1 lb. initial pressure and 1 oz. pressure drop. Multiplying 2457 by 1.03 the constant found in Column 2 of Table 3 for 2 lb. initial pressure gives 2531 as-the capacity of the 4 in. pipe with 2 lb. initial pressure and a
pressure drop of 1 oz. per 100 ft. length.
Example.--What is the capacity of a 140 ft. 4 in. pipe with 2 lb. initial pressure and a pressure drop of 2 oz.?
Solution.--From Table 2 find 3475, the capacity of the 4 in. pipe with 1 lb. initial pressure and 2 oz. pressure drop. Multiplying 3475 by 1.03 the constant found in Column 2 for 2 lb. initial pressure and this by 0.841 the constant found under Column B the constant for 140 ft. length all as given in Table 3 gives 3010 as the capacity of the 4 in. pipe with 2 lb. initial pressure and a pressure drop of 2 oz. in the 140 ft. length.
Should lengths other than those given in Column,.<4 Table 3 and under length of pipes in feet in Table 1 be desired the constant may be obtained from the formula in Column 4 Table 1.
Example.--What would be the constant for 2500 ft. of pipe to be used
either in Table 1 or 3?
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SoluEon.--The ^ 25(S) = or t^le constant t0 use,3-
In determining the length of pipe used in any system, the actual length' must be increased for the various fittings, and valves, in determining the) equivalent length before applying any of the tables given.
. Gate valves are recommended in all cases where the service calls for the valve to be either entirely closed or open. They should never be used forthrottling. Angle and globe valves should be used for throttling such as the by-pass valve in a pressure reducing outfit.
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IIIChapter
--Steam Heating Systems and Piping
These tables are all based on the latest available scientific data with
the idea of conserving pipe sizes as far as possible but without in any way
jeopardizing proper operation. In this connection it has been assumed
that all pipes will be reamed, that the piping will be properly pitched and in every respect will be of good construction and workmanship. It is
recommended that pipes be not loaded beyond the capacities given.
In using these tables special dare should be taken to read the headings
describing the system, the pressure drop, etc., and particular attention
should be given to the footnotes. Observation of these rules will make
the effective application of these tables easy and save much time for the
user.
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Table 12. Pipe Sizes for Two-Pipe, Gravity, Vapor! Systems, where Equivalent Length of Run from Boiler or Source-of Supply to Farthest Radiator does- not exceed 200 ft.
Capacity in Sq. Ft. of Equivalent Radiation
Based on Total Pressure Drop of 1 oz. per 100 ft.
Pipe Size Inches
Supply Main Dripped and Branches to Risers Dripped
Steam and Con densate flowing in same direction.
AB
SA
1 56
Supply Risers Up-Feed
Branches to Supplt Risersand Radiators
Not Dripped
Return! Rttorh
C
30 56
V 26
B
190 450
Wet Return
Main
P
700
Dry Return
Main
a
320
1M
122
190
122 190
58
990
1200
670
95
1500
1900
1058
2 386
VA 635
386 635
195 395
3000
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4000 6700
2300 3800
3
3'A
4
5
1163 1737
2457
4546
1129 1548 .
2042
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700 1150
1700
3150
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10,700
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7000 10,000
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Different makes of supply and return valves, steam traps and other
specialties vary as to capacity, therefore.use size as recommended for
any particular make. Vertical connections to be of same size as valve
and trap used. Return horizontal runout to be not less than ^ in.
Copyright, 1927 / American Societi' orHeating and Ventilating Enoineebs \ Not to be Reprinted With-
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Healing and Piping Contmdort National Auociation
/ out Special Permission
*Radiator branches more than 8 ft. in length should be one size larger than shown in- CoL D.
fThis table is for systems which are open to atmosphere or operate under slight pressure or partial
vacuum without use of vacuum pumps.
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Note I.--These tables apply, where pipes are properly reamed. No allowances for defective material or
workmanship have been made. (Also see Tables 8 and 9).
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actual diameter of standbaarsdedpipoen. H lb. condensation per square foot per hour equivalent radiation and
cquivalent'length1 '(sfeTabled'f'1'* 10 8tra`ght mn of pipe for variou3 fittings and valves to determine
it is nwxssaiy to drip a supply main, supply riser or branch to a supply riser, same
should be dripped separately into a wet return. The drip for a vapor or vacuum system may be taken
into a dry return through a steam trap.
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rulsce.TMrs0a"t.fle~asft i/*j?inn. fi.nnfn1i0nsits.hould be not less than X in in 10 ft.; on horizontal branches to radiators and
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