Length of Pipe Formula

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Pipe Length refers to the distance between two points along a conduit or pipeline, impacting fluid flow dynamics, friction losses, and pressure drop, crucial in system design and analysis. Check FAQs
Lp=2DHf[g]fVavg2
Lp - Pipe Length?D - Pipe Diameter?Hf - Head Loss due to Friction?f - Friction Factor?Vavg - Fluid Average Velocity?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

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36.9074Edit=20.05Edit12.37Edit9.80660.03Edit3.31Edit2
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lp=2DHf[g]fVavg2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lp=20.05m12.37m[g]0.033.31m/s2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Lp=20.05m12.37m9.8066m/s²0.033.31m/s2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lp=20.0512.379.80660.033.312
Next Step Evaluate
Lp=36.9073729094599m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lp=36.9074m

Length of Pipe Formula Elements

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Constants
Pipe Length
Pipe Length refers to the distance between two points along a conduit or pipeline, impacting fluid flow dynamics, friction losses, and pressure drop, crucial in system design and analysis.
Symbol: Lp
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Pipe Diameter
Pipe Diameter is the width of a cylindrical conduit, crucial in fluid dynamics, influencing flow rate, pressure drop, and system design, typically measured in millimeters or inches.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Head Loss due to Friction
Head Loss due to Friction is the reduction in fluid pressure energy as it flows through a conduit, caused by friction between the fluid and the conduit walls.
Symbol: Hf
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Friction Factor
Friction Factor represents the resistance to flow in a pipe or conduit, influenced by surface roughness and fluid properties, crucial in calculating pressure drops.
Symbol: f
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fluid Average Velocity
Fluid Average Velocity is the mean speed at which fluid particles travel through a cross-section of a conduit, influencing flow rate and dynamics, typically measured in meters per second (m/s).
Symbol: Vavg
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

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How to Evaluate Length of Pipe?

Length of Pipe evaluator uses Pipe Length = (2*Pipe Diameter*Head Loss due to Friction*[g])/(Friction Factor*Fluid Average Velocity^2) to evaluate the Pipe Length, The Length of Pipe formula is defined as the length of the pipe through which the fluid flows. This length is a key parameter influencing the flow rate of the fluid. Generally, longer pipes offer more resistance to the flow of fluid due to increased surface area and friction with the pipe walls. Pipe Length is denoted by Lp symbol.

How to evaluate Length of Pipe using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Length of Pipe, enter Pipe Diameter (D), Head Loss due to Friction (Hf), Friction Factor (f) & Fluid Average Velocity (Vavg) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Length of Pipe

What is the formula to find Length of Pipe?
The formula of Length of Pipe is expressed as Pipe Length = (2*Pipe Diameter*Head Loss due to Friction*[g])/(Friction Factor*Fluid Average Velocity^2). Here is an example- 36.90737 = (2*0.05*12.37*[g])/(0.03*3.31^2).
How to calculate Length of Pipe?
With Pipe Diameter (D), Head Loss due to Friction (Hf), Friction Factor (f) & Fluid Average Velocity (Vavg) we can find Length of Pipe using the formula - Pipe Length = (2*Pipe Diameter*Head Loss due to Friction*[g])/(Friction Factor*Fluid Average Velocity^2). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
Can the Length of Pipe be negative?
No, the Length of Pipe, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Length of Pipe?
Length of Pipe is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Length of Pipe can be measured.
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